Growing for Green Pruning Workshop 2010
Growing for Green, the eco-gardening group that spearheaded the Ben Nobleman Park Community Orchard, offers a variety of educational services to help Torontonians provide the best care for their fruit trees.
Whether you plan to plant a fruit tree in your yard, or establish an orchard in your community, we provide the know-how you need to make your orchard healthy, productive and successful.
Here are some of the services we offer. For more information and pricing, please contact us at growingforgreen@gmail.com.
Workshops
· How to start a community orchard
· Fruit tree pruning
· Soil care and organic pest control
· How to choose a fruit tree
· Making compost tea
· Creating a pollinator garden
· How to attract birds as a form of organic pest control
· Grafting and budding fruit trees
Events
· Orchard tours that include fruit tree info and care tips
· Self guided tours
· Children's activities
Services
· Orchard planning and consulting
· Schools visits (educational content can be customized)