pruning

Washington State University and Oregon State University will hold a free blueberry pruning workshop in Prosser on Monday November 18th.  The morning event will include a 90 minute presentation by OSU’s Dr. Bernadine Strik, focused on the rationale and fundamentals of highbush blueberry pruning in central Washington.  Followin...

Washington State University and Oregon State University will hold a free blueberry pruning workshop in Prosser on Monday November 18th.  The morning event will include a 90 minute presentation by OSU’s Dr. Bernadine Strik, focused on the rationale and fundamentals of highbush blueberry pruning in central Washington.  Followin...

Now that spring has sprung, that means the orchards across the Inland Northwest as buzzing with activity, and we’re not just talking about the bees.  The Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission says now is a key time of the year for growers to maximize their production.   “...

Washington State University, and Oregon State University will hold a pair of blueberry pruning workshops in early February.  The free events will take place: Friday February 8th at the Lynden Public Library, starting at 11:30 a.m. Lynden Public Library Meeting Room 216 4th St, Lynden, WA 98264 The Lynden Event starts at 11:30 a.m.  ...

Washington State University will demonstrating pruning techniques that can improve pear blocks, as well as showcase how techniques used by high-density orchards can help standard-sized orchards.   The event will be led by Dr. Stefano Musacchi and he will demonstrate tying, spreading and other ways to move away from loppers; simple branches, keeping branches headed up; and controlling the tops of t