Saturday January 17, 2026 7:30 AM- 2:00PM
Come join us at The Stein Family Farm in National City for this hands-on demonstration and in the field practice to increase your skills and knowledge of deciduous fruit tree pruning. This workshop requires your participation in pruning of these trees.
Workshop Leaders:
- Kurt Peacock, Consulting Arborist
- Dave Ephron, Arborist, One Tripp Tree Service
- Matt Smith, Arborist, Smith Family Tree Service
Program:
- We will meet at 7:30AM for coffee and light refreshments
- A discussion of tools and their care/usage- Proper pruning techniques
- Status and needs of deciduous fruit at the Stein Farm
- A brief overview of the “must do” tasks and timing to insure best care for and results from your fruiting trees and shrubs. Included are fertilization, insect and disease identification and IPM
- Hands on pruning of the trees at the farm until 2 PM
What to bring: Hand pruners, handsaws and gloves. Field attire & proper shoes
Registration includes Lunch, refreshments, handouts and CEU hours arborist & tree worker. Please indicate if you are a vegetarian for lunch preference
Location: Stein Family Farm 1808 F Ave. National City, CA 91950 (street parking)
Cost: $100.00
QUESTIONS?
CALL OR EMAIL Kurt Peacock 619-992-8508 kpeacock1963@gmail.com
Certified Arborist and Certified Tree Worker 5.0 hours