ROCKPORT — University of Maine Cooperative Extension in Knox and Lincoln counties will host a spring workshop for home gardeners and commercial producers on how to prune mature apple trees successfully.

The workshop will be held Saturday, March 29, from 1 - 3 p.m., at 30 Hope Street, in Rockport. Pre-registration is required. 

UMaine Extension Tree Fruit Specialist Renae Moran will describe apple tree anatomy and demonstrate pruning techniques that preserve tree health and encourage fruitfulness in the years ahead. Participants will be trained on safety considerations when pruning home or commercial orchards and will have the opportunity for hands-on practice. Participants should bring gloves and be dressed for cold weather conditions, including snow/water-resistant footwear.  

Register on the event webpage. Workshop fee is $25. For more information or to request a reasonable accommodation, contact Pamela Doherty at pamela.doherty@maine.edu or 207-832-0343. 

About University of Maine Cooperative Extension

As a trusted resource for over 100 years, Extension has supported UMaine's land and sea grant public education role by conducting community-driven, research-based programs in every Maine county. UMaine Extension seeks to build thriving communities and grow the food-based economy, focusing on aspects from production and processing to nutrition, food safety and food security. Extension also conducts the most successful out-of-school youth educational program in Maine through 4-H which offers hands-on projects in areas like health, science, agriculture and civic engagement and creates a positive environment where participants are encouraged to take on proactive leadership roles.