Tree Care
Pruning adopters and other interested people can receive free instructions from Master Gardeners at the below pruning parties. (See Pruning tab for more info).
The 2024 Orchard Calendar includes the following events:
Feb/March
Early May
June 8
July-Oct
Mid August
Late August
August 25
Aug-Mid Oct
Pruning Parties Feb 3 & 17; March 2 & 16 (see pruning tab for more info)
Hang insect traps (CORE designated trees)
Thinning
Windfall pick up
Tree Taping / Do Not Pick signs
Adopter Only Cider Squeeze
Community Harvest Day
Harvest (depends upon variety)
INSECT TRAPS
Each year, volunteers hang codling moth and apple maggot traps in 16 “test” trees to gauge insect activity which enables us to select the appropriate insect control methods.
Codling Moth Trap Recipes
For Homemade Traps — Mix in one gallon jug
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1 Cup Molasses
2 Cups Apple Cider Vinegar
1 tsp yeast
Water to fill, after 24 hours 1-2 cups per trap -
1 Cup Apple Cider Vinegar
2 Cup Molasses
1/8 tsp Ammonia
5 Cups Water, after 24 hours 1-2 cups per trap -
1 Cut-up Banana Peel
1 Cup Vinegar
1 Cup Sugar
Water to fill, after 24 hours 1-2 cups per trap -
1/3 Cup Molasses
1/8 tsp Ammonia
appears that is per trap -
2 Cups Apple Cider Vinegar
1 tsp yeast
Water to fill, after 24 hours 1-2 cups per trap -
1/4 Cup Molasses
2 1/2 Cup Water
1/4 tsp yeast
per trap -
1/4 Cup Apple Cider Vinegar
1/4 Cup Molasses
1/8 tsp Ammonia
5 Cups Water
per trap