Tag Archives: Urban Orchard Series

$20 – Urban Orchard Workshop: Pruning

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Join Horticulture Agent Stephen Brueggerhoff and learn about pruning and maintenance techniques for fruit and citrus trees. We will review fertilization scheduling and more information to help you improve your home orchard, and tips for proper planting. To pay go to: www.certifiedpayments.net . Use Bureau Coad 4325951.  For more information and to register: https://brazoria.agrilife.org/event/urban-orchard-workshop-pruning/

Fruit Field Day – THIS EVENT IS FULL

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Fruit Field Day registration is full.  We thank you for your continued support of our programs, and keep up to date withBrazoria County AgriLife events.  https://brazoria.agrilife.org  Contact our Horticulture Hotline with any garden or urban orchard question.  https://brazoria.agrilife.org/horticulture/ask a master gardener/  In service, Stephen Brueggerhoff – CEA – Horticulture, Brazoria County AgriLife Extension. Fruit Field Day: Froberg’s Farm: Blackberry Production, Strawberry Production, Blueberry Production.  Orchard Tour: Blackberries, Figs and blueberries; $20 early; $30 for late registration.  Limit to 30 participants. Thank you to program sponsors: Froberg’s Farm –… Read More →

Chill Hours for Fruit Trees

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Home fruit production is a part of our gardening experience. I have had quite a number of phone calls and email over the years by homeowners interested in fig, blackberry, persimmon, pear, citrus and peach varieties appropriate for Brazoria County. One of the best ways to begin planning for winning varietals is to rely on observed and predictive data specific to our county. We have all experienced subtropical climatic conditions in Brazoria County, fussing through hot and humid summers and welcoming mild to cool winter. This climate puts us… Read More →