Past Events

Cloud Mountain Farm Center, Everson, WA. If you're thinking about planting fruit trees, but don't know where to start, this is the workshop for you. We'll discuss the easiest varieties to grow, how to decide which rootstock to plant, where and how to plant, and what initial pruning and training are needed. You leave knowing how to establish your trees and give them the best start for the critical first 3 years. No registration required. Be prepared to be outside.…

Come join Raintree for any of four workshops Edible Landscapes, Beginner's Home Orchard & Berry, Wine Making Workshop, Growing Mushrooms & Wasabi, April 5 and 19, May 3 and 17, 2014. Further Info: Details and Registration

Learn about different types of grafting, how to choose and take scion wood, choosing a receptor site, how to make the graft and seal it properly. Then we’ll head outside to practice renovating several mature trees in the orchard through a grafting process known as top working. Further Info: Details and Registration information

Registration required, space is limited. $40 for both Part 1 & Part 2. Sign up for our Two Advanced Courses, Apples & Pears and Stone Fruits, and all 4 classes are $70. Part 1 April 12, 1:30-3:30 Part 1, you'll be working in the orchards pruning established trees, with hands-on instruction. You'll practice applying pruning theory to trees of different ages. Stone fruits require special handling when pruning, and are pruned just as the fruit sets. Part 2, June 7,1:30-3:30 In…

Seattle, WA. Growing fruit trees in containers allows you to save space, move the tree if necessary, reduce disease and, in many cases, produce more fruit. This class covers the appropriate trees for containers, soil types, rootstocks, pruning techniques, and special considerations for care. Further Info: Details and Registration

If you're thinking about planting fruit trees, but don't know where to start, this is the workshop for you. We'll discuss the easiest varieties to grow, how to decide which rootstock to plant, where and how to plant, and what initial pruning and training are needed. You leave knowing how to establish your trees and give them the best start for the critical first 3 years. No registration required. Be prepared to be outside. Further Info: Details and Registration

Northwest hard cider and mead producers including Finnriver, Reverend Nat's, Wescott Bay, Eaglemount, Sky River Mead, Honey Moon Mead, Alpenfire, Hidden Legend, Adytum Cellars, 2 Towns Ciderhouse, Blue Mountain Cider, Seattle Cider Co., Schilling, Snowdrift, Methow Valley CiderHouse, Honey Run and Tieton Cider Works will be gathering together under the tasting tent at the Eastsound Village Green on Orcas Island celebrating the fourth annual Cider and Mead Festival alongside the Farmer’s Market on the Eastsound Village Green. Further info:  Details and…

Designed for those who have previously attended introductory cider making programs, experienced producers, and individuals from established and growing cider businesses, this advanced class builds on Cider & Perry Production – Principles & Practice and aims to provide an in-depth understanding of cider microbiology & chemistry and key aspects of technology, a detailed insight into the techniques and application of sensory evaluation, and a thorough appreciation of a range of techniques involved in product development, marketing and the operation of…