Learn about dormant season fruit tree pruning with live demos at the beautiful Welland Community OrchardWorkshop DescriptionThis workshop will cover an introduction to the basics of dormant season pruning for a range of fruit trees and vines, with a particular focus on apples. It will also include demonstrations of pruning techniques on one of the … Continued
Bring your fruit tree pruning skills to the next level with this more advanced pruning workshop focusing on restoration of older treesWorkshop DescriptionDo you have a basic understanding of fruit tree maintenance and one or more older fruit trees that leave you bewildered on where and why to begin pruning? This 3 hour workshop on … Continued
Learn about dormant season fruit tree pruning with live demos at the beautiful Welland Community OrchardWorkshop DescriptionThis workshop will cover an introduction to the basics of dormant season pruning for a range of fruit trees and vines, with a particular focus on apples. It will also include demonstrations of pruning techniques on one of the … Continued
Learn how to set up a perennial mushroom bed in your own backyard and enjoy edible mushrooms for years to come!Workshop Description In this workshop we will be learning how to set up a Garden Giant mushroom bed in Welland Orchard and make small Blue Oyster mushroom buckets to take home.A little bit about our … Continued
Learn the basic skill and knowledge you need to start grafting and graft your own heritage apple tree to take home!Workshop DescriptionThis workshop will describe the reasons for grafting, when to graft, and when to collect budwood. The workshop will be hands on and participants will be introduced to tree terminology, grafting tools and materials, … Continued
Come and learn the basics of what you need to know to get started saving seed in your own garden!Workshop DescriptionJoin us to celebrate the upcoming relauch of the Victoria Seed Library and learn all about the basics of saving your own seeds at home.In this workshop we will cover an introduction to what you … Continued
Join us for a fun and educational tour of the beautiful Welland Orchard this spring under a canopy of apple blossoms!Tour DescriptionThis tour will highlight the wonderful Welland Orchard in spring. Spend some time enjoying all the beautiful fruit tree blossoms and learn about some of the many unique varieties of trees and vines we … Continued
Learn the basics of what you need to care for your fruit trees throughout the year!Workshop DescriptionThis workshop will cover an introduction to a range of topics related to fruit tree care throughout the year including pruning, irrigation, soil health, pest and disease management, crop management and more.Our hope is that you will leave this … Continued
Come and learn about basic soil science, at home and lab testing option and how to interpret soil test results!Workshop DescriptionThis workshop will cover the basics of soil science to give you a deeper understanding of what is happening under the ground in your garden. Learn about options for at home and lab tests for … Continued
