What's New?
Starting in 2012 , tree adopters at the $35 level are required to prune their trees at a scheduled pruning party
UPCOMING EVENTS
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| Jan-May | Pruning Class Parties |
| May-June | Apple Thinning/ Apple Maggot Class |
| June-Aug | Summer Concerts |
| Sept | Annual Cider Squeeze |
Curran Apple Orchard Park
3920 Grandview Drive West
University Place, WA 98466
Pruning Instruction & Insect Classes
Pruning Classes Each Spring, Master Gardeners teach free pruning classes to tree adopters and other interested people. Volunteers can learn how to prune trees properly and help maintain the orchard using one of the below options:
*Attend a FREE Master Gardener Pruning Class offered on Thursday Feb 9th, 2012 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the United Church, 3912 Grandview Drive West. Instructors cover proper pruning techniques along with necessary tools. Please register by contacting apples@curranappleorchard.com.
*Pruning Parties – Trained volunteers and Master Gardeners are available to assist people at pruning parties held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the following Saturdays at the orchard:
Feb 11,
March 10 and 24,
April 14 and 28,
May 19
People are welcome to come at their convenience to prune their trees. Recommended pruning tools include work gloves, hand pruners, loppers and hand saws. Some tools available on site.
Informational signage regarding proper pruning techniques and tools are also located near the Curran Barn as well as by the Espalier Fence off the Grandview Drive entrance into the park.
*Tree Care – Visit the Tree Care page to read about proper pruning techniques and tools. You can also visit the WSU Master Gardener site.
*Insect Classes – Learn how to deal with undesireable insects and get the best fruit from trees
in free classes in the Spring on controlling Apple Maggots. Contact apples@curranorchard.com for more information.
*Apple Maggot Sticky Balls – Learn how to concoct a sticky solution to eradicate the dreaded apple maggot. All participants get a free sticky apple to take home. After the class, help volunteers hang the apples throughout the orchard. (Recommended 4 sticky apples per tree).