Introduction to Growing Stone Fruit
June 7, 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m
Watkins Glen, N.Y.
Learn how to grow peaches, plums and cherries at Cornell Cooperative Extension's 'Introduction to Growing Stone Fruit' workshop on Saturday, June 7, 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at Reisinger's Orchard, 2750 Apple Lane, Watkins Glen, New York.
Orchardist Rick Reisinger will discuss site selection, planting, and fertilization. Cornell fruit pathologist Kerik Cox will teach how to ID and manage diseases, and there will be a small scale sprayer demonstration. The instruction will be geared towards serious home gardeners and people interested in starting a small scale commercial orchard. Emphasis will be on sustainable production practices.
The workshop will be held in the orchard so dress for the weather.
The $10 fee includes light refreshments. Pre-registration is required by 4:30 p.m. June 5. For questions, driving directions and to pre-register, call 607-687-4020.