Submitted by Craig Everett, Ohio State University Extension Wood County
Are you a landowner with fruit trees and want to know how to care for them? Are you interested in exploring the idea of growing fruit trees? Do you want to know how to grow both organically and /or with pesticides? Has care, pruning, and management of fruit trees left you frustrated? If you or someone you know answered yes to any of these questions, the Ohio State University Extension Wood County is offering a Fruit Tree Clinic
This program will educate participants on the production of fruit trees with emphasis on insects, diseases, and pruning. Information will be provided using both organic and conventional practices.
The Fruit Tree Clinic is scheduled for Saturday, March 23, from 9 a.m. untll noon. The clinic will be held at Haslinger Orchards located at 7404 US Rte. 6, Gibsonburg, Ohio 43431. There is no charge for the class; however, reservations are needed. Class is limited to the first 40 registrations. For registration information contact Haslinger Orchards at 419-288-2567
Haslinger Orchards LLC is a family-owned orchard and farm spanning five generations. Haslinger’s specializes in fruits, including peaches, nectarines, apples, pears, and plums. They also carry many vegetables and homemade jams, apple cider, various dried fruits, nuts, and candy.
