Billings Backyard Workshop: Root to Fruit Apple Growing

Name: Billings Backyard Workshop: Root to Fruit Apple Growing
Start: 2025-09-13T10:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-09-13T11:30:00-04:00
Location: Billings Farm and Museum

September 13 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Saturday, September 13, 2025,
10:00AM – 11:30AM
Followed by a 30-minute Q&A

Price: $20/person, $15/member

Tap into your inner Johnny Appleseed and dig into the art and science of growing apples! Led by Henry Wiser, owner of Hackleboro Orchards and a seasoned apple grower with 38 years of experience, the session covers everything from starting to maintaining a home orchard. Topics include site selection and preparation, choosing varieties and rootstock, proper planting techniques, and post-planting care. Participants will gain valuable insights through a guided tour of the Billings Farm orchard. This workshop will provide participants with the knowledge and confidence to plant, grow and care for apple trees.