Priority for these workshops will be given to people who are current PP&R Community Garden participants and people who can commit to volunteering at the Gabriel Community Orchard regularly. If you are a Community Garden plot holder, please let us know where your plot is in the sign up questions! If you are not a plot holder or cannot commit to volunteering for a PP&R community orchard, your spot in this free workshop might be given up. 

Increase the beauty and productivity of your fruit trees with this hands-on pruning class led by the experienced orchardists of Portland Fruit Tree Project. Timely pruning can improve the shape, strength, and fruit set of your trees, while simultaneously helping to reduce pest and disease pressure.

Beginning with a brief introduction to general pruning theory, the class then transitions to working directly with fruit trees, allowing participants the opportunity to practice specific techniques for winter pruning. Our goal is to help you learn how to make the best cuts on your fruit trees with confidence and skill.