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Billings Backyard: Root to Fruit: Apple Growing |
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Saturday, 9/13/2025, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM, 1 hour, 30 minutes
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Ages Allowed: |
16 - 99 |
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Saturday, 9/13/2025 10:00 AM
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Billings Backyard Workshop: Root to Fruit Apple Growing
Date: Saturday, September 13
Time: 10:00AM - 11:30AM
Price: $20/person, $15/member
Followed by a 30-minute Q&A
Tap into your inner Johnny Appleseed and dig into the art and science of growing apples! Led by Henry Wiser, owner of Hackleboro Orchards and a seasoned apple grower with 38 years of experience, the session covers everything from starting to maintaining a home orchard. Topics include site selection and preparation, choosing varieties and rootstock, proper planting techniques, and post-planting care. Participants will gain valuable insights through a guided tour of the Billings Farm orchard. This workshop will provide participants with the knowledge and confidence to plant, grow and care for apple trees.