When it comes to basic care and pruning of fruit trees, there are many different techniques, several of which have predictable results. Summer pruning is a great way to increase your fruit and ease winter maintenance. This class will help you to optimize performance from your fruit trees, according to your own needs and the specific environment in which the trees are growing. The spotlight will primarily be on, but not limited to, the summer pruning of fruit tree varieties appropriate to the North Coast climate, specifically apples, pears, and select stone fruits. Learn how the time of year and the type of pruning cut can greatly influence the success of your fruit trees. We will cover a complete year’s cycle of tree growth – from the tree’s perspective as well as our own.
The Details
The class will include a little indoor instruction and hands-on time outside. Be prepared for the weather with appropriate layers.
Bring a water bottle, paper, and a pencil/pen.
Workshop Registration
These walks are free with regular Gardens admission, which is included in the registration fee. Current MCBG Members can join these walks for free (sign in to activate your discount and save your spot)!
Registration for these walks can be made in advance online or in The Garden Store. Please note, all registration fees are non-refundable unless the walk has been canceled or rescheduled by the Gardens. All fees are non-refundable unless the walk has been canceled or rescheduled by the Gardens. Proceeds support our nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization.
General Admission Rates
Member of the Gardens — FREE — Join today!
Member’s Guest (MCBG Member must be present) — $11.33 ($10.00 price + $1.33 fee)
Adult age 18+ — $24.72 ($23.00 price + $1.72 fee)
Senior age 65+ — $19.57 ($18.00 price + $1.57 fee)
Junior age 6–17 — $9.27 ($8.00 price + $1.27 fee)
Children age 5 and younger — FREE
Discounted Admission Rates
Available when purchased in person at the Gardens. Please be ready to present the requested proof to our Admissions Staff.
Local Resident (present proof of Mendocino County residency) — $11.33 ($10.00 price + $1.33 fee)
Military Personnel (present military ID) — $13.39 ($12.00 price + $1.39 service fee)
Museums for All (present EBT or WIC card) — $3.09 ($2.00 price + $1.09 service fee)
AHS Reciprocal Members (present proof of current membership) — FREE
ROAM Reciprocal Members (present proof of current membership) — FREE
Your participation in our workshops, walks, and events directly fuels our education programs, makes free school field trips possible, and helps people of all ages and backgrounds build meaningful connections with plants and the beauty of the natural world.
Thanks from the MCBG Team and all who enjoy this garden by the sea!
Di Scott
Di Scott brings 25 years of hands-on experience managing coastal orchards and a lifetime of horticultural expertise to this class. As the owner of Point Arena Pizza, she’s known for serving up delicious slices, but her true passion lies in cultivating thriving landscapes. When she’s not teaching or tending fruit trees, Di plays a key role in designing and maintaining her family’s breathtaking coastal garden, Frog Song Farm. Her deep-rooted knowledge and practical approach make her an invaluable guide to the art of fruit tree pruning.
Contact us
If you have any questions about accessibility or our Education Program, call us at 707-964-4352 ext 113 or email administration@gardenbythesea.org.
