Pruning Thornless Blackberry Canes
Thursday, February 23, 2023 · 10 am–noon
Mecklenburg County Extension Office, 311 Washington Street, Boydton, VA
Gardeners prune thornless brambles in late winter to help the plants produce more fruit in the growing season. In addition to producing more and better fruit, pruning can help prevent diseases and insect pests. Participants in this workshop will learn how to prune the canes when the plants are dormant, forcing them to branch out when they start to grow.
Space is limited to 10 participants
For more information, contact Leonard Elam at 804-894-3095 or lelam@vsu.edu, or Roland Terrell at 804-892-4612 or rterrell@vsu.edu.
If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please contact the Small Farm Outreach Program office at smallfarm@vsu.edu or call (804) 524-3292 / TDD (800) 828-1120 during business hours of 8 am. and 5 p.m. to discuss accommodations five days prior to the event.
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