Pruning Workshop with Matt Kaminsky

150 Water Street,Catskill NY 12414

11 February, 2023

Description

Our second annual event! On Saturday February 11, Matt Kaminsky (aka Gnarly Pippins) will lead a lecture, conversation and hands-on demonstration of fruit tree pruning and renovation. This workshop will cover the theory and practice of fruit tree pruning and its relation to tree health and fruit production. Starting with conversation and lunch at Left Bank Ciders, we will then spend the afternoon in a nearby orchard. Vegetarian lunch and cider will be provided. Join us! Details: 10:30-11am Arrive at Left Bank Ciders 11-1pm Conversation with Matt Kaminsky. Veggie lunch and cider provided 1-4pm Hands-on demo at a nearby orchard. Feel free to bring tools! Matt Kaminsky is a tree lover, apple expert, wild apple forager, arborist, and author of The Wild Apple Forager's Guide. A serendipitous introduction to heirloom apples and his studies at Hampshire College led him to his passion for the wild apple. In his current work, he's establishing cider orchard silvopastures at Preservation Orchard — headquarters of Carr's Ciderhouse and Meadowfed Lamb. COVID PRECAUTIONS: We will be monitoring the situation closely and following all precautions and guidelines. We will make changes as needed to keep everyone safe and healthy. Thank you for your patience and understanding!