Description

Pruning & Care for Fruit Trees Workshop

Saturday, July 25th | 9:00am – 12:30pm
Jimboomba, QLD

Healthy fruit trees produce better harvests, live longer, and require less maintenance.

In this practical hands-on workshop, you’ll learn the essential skills needed to confidently prune and care for fruit trees throughout the year. Whether you’re managing a backyard orchard, food forest, or a few productive trees at home, understanding proper pruning techniques can dramatically improve tree health, fruit quality, and yields.

Learn when to prune, why different pruning methods are used, and how to avoid the common mistakes that can reduce productivity or damage trees.

What You’ll Learn

Pruning Fundamentals

• Why pruning matters
• Understanding tree growth habits
• Encouraging healthy structure and form
• Managing tree size and productivity

Practical Pruning Techniques

• Formative pruning for young trees
• Maintenance pruning for established trees
• Removing damaged, diseased, or crossing branches
• Improving airflow and sunlight penetration
• Encouraging fruit production

Seasonal Care & Management

• Best times of year to prune different fruit trees
• Tree health assessment
• Fertility and soil considerations
• Pest and disease prevention strategies
• Long-term orchard management practices

Workshop Includes

✓ Hands-on pruning demonstrations
✓ Practical guidance from experienced growers
✓ Question and answer session
✓ Take-home notes and resources
✓ Real-world examples from productive fruit trees

Perfect For

• Home gardeners
• Backyard orchardists
• Food forest enthusiasts
• Small acreage owners
• Anyone wanting healthier, more productive fruit trees

Leave with the knowledge and confidence to prune your fruit trees correctly, improve yields, and support long-term tree health.

Location: Jimboomba, QLD
Date: July 25th
Time: 9:00am – 12:30pm
Investment: AUD $85 (incl. GST)