FRUIT TREE PRUNING DEMO
and
WHAT BUGS TO EXPECT IN 2008
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
9:30am - Noon
Location: Hazelton Orchard - Chester NH
Brought to you by Hackleboro Orchards and the University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension
Orchard manger, Harry Weiser, has over 30 years of experience in orchard maintenance. Together with Bill Lord of the UNH Cooperative Extension, they will demonstrate pruning techniques for semi-dwarf and standard trees. Both home fruit growers and commercial orchardists are welcome.
The program is outdoors the entire time. Please be prepared for cold weather conditions and walking through potentially deep snow.
Free and open to the public. No registration required.
UNH Cooperative Extension programs and policies are consistent with pertinent Federal and State laws and regulations on non-discrimination regarding age, color, handicap, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veterans status.
DIRECTIONS TO HAZELTON ORCHARD PRUNING DEMO:
Located at the intersection of Route 102 and Harantis Lake Road in Chester, NH. The orchard entrance is on Harantis Lake Road. The orchard is about 1.5 to 2 miles west of the crossroads at chester center and 4 miles east of the Derry traffic circle.