It’s not a good idea to prune the trees when it’s this wet, so we’re postponing the pruning clinic until next Saturday (28^th) – subject to weather.

Full details of pruning workshop below.

If you are lucky enough to own a pair of wellies, why not come along anyway for tomorrow’s Volunteer Morning (Jan. 21): 9am-12noon?

This is the perfect weather for pulling weeds, as they slip easily out of the rain-soaked soil…

Here’s our garden task-list.

Garden Calendar:

Saturdays     – Volunteer work-party {9am-12noon}

Jan 28          – California Rare Fruit Growers – The Art and Science of Winter Fruit Tree Pruning {10:30-12:30}

Hope to see you at the garden soon.

Thanks

Hugh

Hugh Kelly
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President
Mesa Harmony Garden

a 501(c)3 non-profit foundation

CALIFORNIA RARE FRUIT GROWERS - Santa Barbara/Ventura chapter presents...

Peaches, apples, nectarines, plums and more…

THE ART & SCIENCE OF WINTER FRUIT TREE PRUNING! 

Expert hands-on training in the Mesa orchard

WHEN: Saturday, January 28, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm (Unless it’s still raining of course)

WHERE: Mesa Harmony Garden, 1740 Cliff Drive, Santa Barbara, CA (corner of Dolores and Meigs).

WHAT: Learn by doing! Guided by experienced pruners, we’ll prepare the deciduous fruit trees at Mesa for a fruitful spring and summer season.

WHO: All of us! Experienced CRFG members will guide us in learning how to provide the best care for our deciduous fruit trees.

FEE: Free for members. For non-members, a $3-5 donation is suggested. ($10 membership will give you 1 year free local CRFG events, so why not join?)

DIRECTIONS: 1740 Cliff Drive, Santa Barbara, CA (corner of Dolores and Meigs). This 2/3 acre food forest/orchard grows food for the Food Bank and is on the property of Holy Cross Church, but it’s easiest to find using the following directions as the garden is on the corner of Meigs Road and Dolores Drive at the back of the property. From the 101 Freeway: Take the Carrillo St exit and head toward the ocean. Carrillo turns into Meigs Road. Head up and over the hill and turn left on Dolores Drive. Park along the street. The garden is on the corner.

PLEASE BRING: Pruners, loppers and pruning saws if you have them. Also a folding garden chair or stool, water, sunhat, raincoat, sunscreen, umbrella, -- or whatever you need to be comfortable. If you have any fruit, refreshments or plants/seeds to share, those are welcome too!

CONTACT: For more information contact our chapter chair Larry Saltzman at saltzmanforest@gmail.com or (805) 451-4168.

WE’RE ON FACEBOOK TOO! Check out “California Rare Fruit Growers Santa Barbara Ventura Chapter” for news of upcoming meetings plus discussions about our fruit-bearing trees and other edible plants.