Fruit Tree Pruning Fundamentals Virtual Workshop – December 17, 2025

The University of Illinois Extension is offering this comprehensive apple tree pruning workshop where you can discover the essential skills that separate thriving orchards from struggling trees. This class will teach you the science and artistry behind proper pruning, empowering you to maximize your harvest while maintaining healthy, beautiful trees for years to come. The skills you learn in this course will prepare you to prune your fruit trees in the dormant season of mid-December to late February when pruning should be done. 

Since 2017, Grant McCarty, Local Foods and Small Farms Educator, has taught fruit tree pruning classes for Northern Illinois growers, both commercial and noncommercial. His approach uses a color coding systems to help you visualize the cuts you need to make this season, the shape your tree currently is or is heading, and the confidence to take his suggestions and put into action. This unique approach combines education with consulting and coaching without stepping foot on your orchard. 

For more details and to register, click HERE.

Sponsor: University of Illinois Extension

Event Date(s): December 17, 2025

Event Time: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Event Fee: $5.00