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
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.