Past Events

The course is designed to make a novice comfortable with all aspects of designing and implementing a, low volume irrigation system for the home gardener. Particular needs of the participants will be addressed. There will be extensive use of visual and hands on experience with the installation of the various parts and equipment. The instructor makes himself available at the class and later to answer individual questions. Further Info:  Details and Registration

Everson, WA. This is a two-part hands-on course. In the first class, you'll be working in the orchards pruning established trees, with hands-on instruction. You'll practice applying pruning theory to trees grown on different training systems, and on trees of different ages. Because this hands-on training requires a small class, two sections are scheduled, Feb 22 and March 1. Be prepared to be outside. Registration required, space is limited. Further Info: Details and Registration

We will first look at the baby apples on the branches and remove any apples that are damaged, diseased, or too small. Then we will space the remaining apples apart so they can receive plenty of sun and grow large, sweet and juicy. The last step is to cover each apple with a small paper bag, nylon footie-type sock, or plastic bag so that the pesky codling moth or apple maggot fly can’t find a suitable place to land and…

Seattle, WA. Pacific Northwest Cider Awards (PNWCA) is pleased to announce its first annual cider competition and public cider tasting festival. PNWCA is comprised of a one-day private judging, followed by a three-day festival to be held at The Woods tasting room in Seattle’s SoDo neighborhood with more than 20 cideries participating and nearly 25 ciders on tap. Further Info: Details and Registration

Everson, WA. A look at shoot positioning, summer pruning, bunch thinning, water management, and disease management. All of these issues are critical to the production of quality grapes for eating and wine. No registration required. Be prepared to be outside. Further Info: Details and Registration

Seattle, WA. Learn how to prevent and manage common fruit tree pests and diseases — including codling moth, apple maggot fly, scab and fungal diseases — without toxic chemicals.  Simple preventive measures such as practicing good tree hygiene and encouraging beneficial insects are encouraged. Instructor Gail Savina is the director of City Fruit and has been teaching and practicing urban pest control in fruit trees for the past six years. This class is part of the Second Sunday Series of fruit…

Portland, OR. This year’s event will feature over 120 ciders from producers around the country and around the world. Owners and cidermakers will be on hand to inform and guide guests through the samplings.  In addition to the superb range of ciders, the event will feature the DoveLewis/Unleashed by Petco Dog Lounge, expanded food selections from World Foods & St. Honore Boulangerie, special dessert pairing from Smitten Truffles and Fifty Licks Ice Cream, and a range of musical performances. Further…

Seattle, WA. Learn the basic principles and procedures behind canning and preserving fresh fruit. The class covers canning equipment and jars and the basics of the water bath canning method. This class is part of the Second Sunday Series of fruit tree classes, a collaboration between City People’s Garden Store and City Fruit. Call City People’s at 206-324-0737 to register. Further Info: Details and Registration