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Blueberry Pruning Workshop

February 22, 2020 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

$25

Blueberries in Cup

Photo Copyright Amy McIntyre/WSU Clallam County Extension

Join Master Gardener Jeanette Stehr-Green and farmer Gary Heaton of Blueberry Haven Farm for an informative and hands-on blueberry pruning workshop. This workshop is for farmers or berry growers.

Topics include:
-Basic blueberry pruning principles and techniques for optimal fruit production
-Growth patterns of blueberry canes
-Considerations that affect pruning practices such as bush growth habit, vigor, neglect and other production methods
-Renovate older, neglected plants

Location:
12-1pm – Crescent Grange Hall, 50724 Hwy 112 Port Angeles
1-3pm – Blueberry Haven Farm, 173 Lewallen Rd, Port Angeles
The first part of the workshop will take place at the Crescent Grange Hall for instruction and presentation. The latter part of the workshop will take place about 3 miles down the road at Blueberry Haven Farm. Travel is not provided to each location – please plan on driving to the farm.

Please bring the following:
-Warm and dry clothes and footwear for outdoor weather for the afternoon on-farm pruning demonstration.
-Gloves
-Hand pruners and/or loppers
-Lunch or snacks and beverage
-Notepad and a writing utensil

Lunch is not provided.

Please note that wheelchair accessibility is available at the Grange location only. Unfortunately, the farm’s uneven terrain is not wheelchair accessible.

*If workshop cost is a barrier, please contact Kellie Henwood at kellie.henwood@wsu.edu or (360) 379-5610 ext. 201

WSU Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local Extension office. Reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities and special needs who contact Kellie Henwood (121 Oak Bay Rd, Port Hadlock, WA 98339 / kellie.henwood@wsu.edu / (360) 379-5610 ext. 201) at least two weeks prior to event.

Details

Date:
February 22, 2020
Time:
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Cost:
$25
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Website:
https://wsublueberry.brownpapertickets.com/?fbclid=IwAR1kpMUXKJjzN3OX1nnuWAsNB-i4Dd1Fetzbqqxw6cfocIED4op1hfw9dsY

Organizer

Kellie Henwood
Phone:
360-379-5610 ext. 201
Email:
kellie.henwood@wsu.edu