Grow good fruit on the land around your home
Booked hourly, 2 hour minimum.
Fruit trees are a long-term investment, but can feel overwhelming at first. When you book a session I come to your garden so we can work side-by-side, pruning your fruit trees while I coach you in this fulfilling heritage skill.
At your session you will learn when and how to prune, key types of cuts, and my tried and true decision process to help ease decision fatigue and paralysis.
You’ll also learn how to assess goals and health, choose corrective vs. maintenance cuts, manage structure and vigor, and avoid common mistakes. Whether espalier, a new family orchard, or reviving a heritage specimen, you’ll learn the art and science of fruit tree pruning.
Booked hourly. Learn to identify and treat pests and diseases impacting your fruit trees using organic and holistic methods. We help you recognize problems, diagnose causes, and take practical steps—cultural controls, biologicals, organic sprays, habitat and soil improvements, and proper pruning. You’ll get step-by-step action plans, seasonal monitoring tips, timing advice, and recommendations for beneficial insects, compost, and soil amendments to protect fruit and keep your orchard healthy.
Holistic orchard spray applications available on request. $225 flat rate for 5 gallon application. Covers approximately 4-5 semi-dwarf fruit trees/application and includes application time.