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Growing and Pruning Grapes

Event date/time: 
Saturday, April 4, 2015 - 10:00am to 2:00pm

Grapes are one of the most universally enjoyed fruits available. Many of the new varieties have excellent taste, are winter hardy, and can make excellent wine. Grapes are fun to grow but present some challenges. Sonia Schloemann will help participants through the basics and give them the tools to overcome some of the challenges. Specific topics will include selecting varieties, planting, fertilizing, controlling pests, pruning, and vine training.  Participants will have the opportunity to conduct actual pruning and gain both experience and confidence in pruning and training grapes in order to produce a bountiful crop. There will be a break for participants to enjoy a BYO lunch.
This workshop will be partially held out of doors, so please dress appropriately for potentially wet, cold, and muddy conditions.
For more information, go to: https://extension.umass.edu/fruitadvisor/mass-aggie-seminars-2015  Register and pay $50  by credit card online at: UMassGarden.com

391 Sabin Street Belchertown MA