Workshop: Fruit Trees, Winter Pruning & Care
Ellen Solomon is a gardener, certified arborist, horticulturist and garden designer in Grass Valley. She has a degree in environmental horticulture from Sierra College.
If you plan to attend, you must register soon! Call 530-272-4769 x106
The cost is $10. Participants will also receive a 10% off coupon for use in the store.
Tags: fruit trees, prunning, winter care, workshop
November 14th, 2009 at 8:27 am
How do I winterize rosemary? Should it be prunned? If so how much?
November 16th, 2009 at 3:11 pm
Most Rosemary species are hardy to 20° F. They can handle light frosts, but not hard freezes. In cold climates bring plants indoors and place them by a sunny window. Shelter those left outdoors from the effects of winter weather by setting them in a cold frame or fashion a cover of Agribon to protect against winter-burn and the heavy weight of snow. Spraying the foliage with an anti-transpirant spray such as Frost Shield gives additional protection.
Rosemary is very tolerant of pruning, and can be heged, but does not need to be pruned. It’s best to prune right after flowereing, but you can prune it anytime except during flowering.