EVENTS
EVENTS
Seasonal Fruit Tree Care & Pruning Intensive Course
A Four Class Course
Fruitstitute’s new seasonal fruit tree care & pruning intensive is a 4 class course designed to train land management professionals as well as tree and fruit enthusiasts in the art of home orcharding.
This course is designed to provide an in-depth understanding and hands-on training in growing fruit trees for non-commercial purposes. It’s for all levels, from beginners to experienced pruners.
Upon completing all 4 classes in this course, students will have the advanced skills required to take care of any property whether it be a small farm, urban garden or private residence.
How does it work?
A tree’s growth cycle occurs over one year. As such, our seasonal care & pruning intensive takes 1 year to complete.
Each cohort of students meets at the orchard for a full day of instruction and pruning once per season (winter, spring, summer and fall). Students will work on the same trees at each class in order to see first hand how trees respond to the care they perform and most importantly, how trees respond to pruning cuts.
Each class focuses on the growth different varieties of fruit trees are undergoing that season and the implications it has on management, ie how the care we provide changes according to the season. The learning objectives of each class are cumulative so we highly recommend students attend all 4. Everyone must start with class #1 in order to attend any or all of the remaining 3.
For those who really want to learn how to do what we do, we highly recommend taking Fruitstitute’s online course, Fruit Tree Care 101, in conjunction with the hands-on pruning intensive.
If enrolled in both together, we will provide specific modules to watch prior to each of the seasonal pruning courses. Students who sign up for the pruning intensive will also receive a discount code for the online course and get $25 off.
All seasonal care & pruning intensives will be offered at an orchard in Los Angeles county.
Purchasing Options
3 Class Bundle
Did you already attend Class #1? Purchase the rest of the classes in one go!
Class #1 is required in order to attend any of the other classes. (Learning is cumulative so we recommend taking all 4 classes)
#2 Winter Training | Jan 18 2025 | 10am - 3:30pm
#3 Spring Training | Apr 19 2025 | 10am - 3:30pm
#4 Summer Training | Jul 19 2025 | 10am - 3:30pm
$600 for the remaining 3 classes
Those who sign up for this course get priority access to our workshops!
Winter Class Only
Already attended Class #1? Purchase the 2nd class on its own.
Please note: Class #1 is required in order to attend any of the other classes. (Learning is cumulative so we recommend taking all 4 classes)
#2 Winter Training | Jan 18 2025 | 10am - 3:30pm
Individual classes are $225
OTHER EVENTS
OTHER EVENTS
Franklin Canyon Orange Grove Citrus 101 Workshop | December 7 2024
This fall, Fruitstitute will offer 6 weekend workshops, hosted in partnership with Los Angeles Parks Foundation at the Franklin Canyon Orange Grove. This Orange Grove is one of LA’s original citrus orchards sitting on a 4.3 acre parcel in Beverly Hills. Under the care of the Parks Foundation, the trees are harvested each year by volunteers who distribute the fruit to local food pantries and soup kitchens. The goal of this workshop series is to give the trees the care they need to improve tree health and increase fruit productivity for the annual harvest.
Each workshop will begin with a lecture on seasonal care of citrus trees, including tree assessment, biology and physiology. This discussion will be followed by a two-hour pruning session where participants will gain hands-on experience pruning citrus trees in the Orange Grove “classroom.”
Franklin Canyon Orange Grove Citrus 101 Workshop | November 16 2024
This fall, Fruitstitute will offer 6 weekend workshops, hosted in partnership with Los Angeles Parks Foundation at the Franklin Canyon Orange Grove. This Orange Grove is one of LA’s original citrus orchards sitting on a 4.3 acre parcel in Beverly Hills. Under the care of the Parks Foundation, the trees are harvested each year by volunteers who distribute the fruit to local food pantries and soup kitchens. The goal of this workshop series is to give the trees the care they need to improve tree health and increase fruit productivity for the annual harvest.
Each workshop will begin with a lecture on seasonal care of citrus trees, including tree assessment, biology and physiology. This discussion will be followed by a two-hour pruning session where participants will gain hands-on experience pruning citrus trees in the Orange Grove “classroom.”
Franklin Canyon Orange Grove Citrus 101 Workshop | November 2 2024
This fall, Fruitstitute will offer 6 weekend workshops, hosted in partnership with Los Angeles Parks Foundation at the Franklin Canyon Orange Grove. This Orange Grove is one of LA’s original citrus orchards sitting on a 4.3 acre parcel in Beverly Hills. Under the care of the Parks Foundation, the trees are harvested each year by volunteers who distribute the fruit to local food pantries and soup kitchens. The goal of this workshop series is to give the trees the care they need to improve tree health and increase fruit productivity for the annual harvest.
Each workshop will begin with a lecture on seasonal care of citrus trees, including tree assessment, biology and physiology. This discussion will be followed by a two-hour pruning session where participants will gain hands-on experience pruning citrus trees in the Orange Grove “classroom.”
Franklin Canyon Orange Grove Citrus 101 Workshop | October 19 2024
This fall, Fruitstitute will offer 6 weekend workshops, hosted in partnership with Los Angeles Parks Foundation at the Franklin Canyon Orange Grove. This Orange Grove is one of LA’s original citrus orchards sitting on a 4.3 acre parcel in Beverly Hills. Under the care of the Parks Foundation, the trees are harvested each year by volunteers who distribute the fruit to local food pantries and soup kitchens. The goal of this workshop series is to give the trees the care they need to improve tree health and increase fruit productivity for the annual harvest.
Each workshop will begin with a lecture on seasonal care of citrus trees, including tree assessment, biology and physiology. This discussion will be followed by a two-hour pruning session where participants will gain hands-on experience pruning citrus trees in the Orange Grove “classroom.”
Franklin Canyon Orange Grove Citrus 101 Workshop | October 5 2024
This fall, Fruitstitute will offer 6 weekend workshops, hosted in partnership with Los Angeles Parks Foundation at the Franklin Canyon Orange Grove. This Orange Grove is one of LA’s original citrus orchards sitting on a 4.3 acre parcel in Beverly Hills. Under the care of the Parks Foundation, the trees are harvested each year by volunteers who distribute the fruit to local food pantries and soup kitchens. The goal of this workshop series is to give the trees the care they need to improve tree health and increase fruit productivity for the annual harvest.
Each workshop will begin with a lecture on seasonal care of citrus trees, including tree assessment, biology and physiology. This discussion will be followed by a two-hour pruning session where participants will gain hands-on experience pruning citrus trees in the Orange Grove “classroom.”
Franklin Canyon Orange Grove Citrus 101 Workshop | September 21 2024
This fall, Fruitstitute will offer 6 weekend workshops, hosted in partnership with Los Angeles Parks Foundation at the Franklin Canyon Orange Grove. This Orange Grove is one of LA’s original citrus orchards sitting on a 4.3 acre parcel in Beverly Hills. Under the care of the Parks Foundation, the trees are harvested each year by volunteers who distribute the fruit to local food pantries and soup kitchens. The goal of this workshop series is to give the trees the care they need to improve tree health and increase fruit productivity for the annual harvest.
Each workshop will begin with a lecture on seasonal care of citrus trees, including tree assessment, biology and physiology. This discussion will be followed by a two-hour pruning session where participants will gain hands-on experience pruning citrus trees in the Orange Grove “classroom.”
May 8th Garden Tour: Glass Island x Fruitstitute
Garden Tours: Glass Island x Fruitstitute. We’ll guide you through the garden, introduce you to our plants, compost, worms, mulch and of course our fruit trees and talk about how it all works. These tours are for anyone interested in learning about native plants, fruit trees, water harvesting gardens and growing an ecologically resilient landscape.
*Garden is located in Montecito Heights, zip 90031. Address and arrival instructions provided upon registration.
May 4th Garden Tour: Glass Island x Fruitstitute
Garden Tours: Glass Island x Fruitstitute. We’ll guide you through the garden, introduce you to our plants, compost, worms, mulch and of course our fruit trees and talk about how it all works. These tours are for anyone interested in learning about native plants, fruit trees, water harvesting gardens and growing an ecologically resilient landscape.
Garden is located in Montecito Heights, zip 90031. Address and arrival instructions provided upon registration.
Theodore Payne Foundation Workshop
Fruit Trees and California Native Plants: Landscaping Together
As the saying goes, when the universe gives you lemons, you make lemonade, yes? Well, the reality is the universe did not create the lemons we know today as lemons. Humans did. In fact, commercially cultivated varieties of fruit trees, those found in the produce aisle of most grocery stores, do not grow from seed. They are grafted, which means they have been designed by humans for humans. Unlike native plants, they do not grow in the wild and will not thrive if left un-tended by our human hands. As a result, these trees are more resource intensive than any native plant. This has implications when it comes to growing native plant landscapes and supporting native habitats.
How do we make that proverbial lemonade and grow a landscape that is both ecologically supportive, low maintenance, water wise and literally fruitful?
In this class, Joanna, founder of Fruitstitute, a fruit tree care and education service for backyard growers, will discuss exactly that. She will cover what you need to know about your fruit trees’ needs in order to cultivate a fruitful long lived relationship with your tree. From there, the class will branch out to discuss considerations for growing fruit trees in native landscapes, such as where to plant what, watering considerations and other tips and solutions to ensure the success of all your plants and the habitat as a whole. A special offering not to be missed!
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Bare Root Fruit Tree Class @ Fig Earth Supply Nursery
Why we love bare root fruit trees and what you need to know about growing a backyard orchard
Grow your knowledge about fruit trees with Southern California fruit tree specialist and founder of Fruitstitute, Joanna Glovinsky. This lecture will cover why commercially cultivated species of fruit trees are fundamentally different then other landscape trees and why this is essential to understand in order to successfully grow your own backyard fruit. Joanna will provide step by step instructions on how to plan, site and plant your backyard orchard, the first and most critical component to growing long lived, productive fruit trees. She'll take a deep dive into bare root fruit trees and the advantages of planting them. Learn how to choose and plant the right tree for the right space and how to have fruit ready for harvest in your yard year round!
Tickets are $5
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Citrus Tree Pruning 101
A unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the art of citrus tree care!
Citrus Tree Pruning 101
A unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the art of citrus tree care!
Citrus Tree Pruning 101
A unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the art of citrus tree care!
Citrus Tree Pruning 101
A unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the art of citrus tree care!
Citrus Tree Pruning 101
A unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the art of citrus tree care!
Citrus Tree Pruning 101
A unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the art of citrus tree care!
Monrovia Garden Club Talk
Listen to and talk about all things fruit with Joanna Glovinsky at the 1st Presbyterian Church of Monrovia.