FRUIT TREE RECOVERY AFTER WINTER STORM URI 

WED. 4/14/2021, 6:00PM – 7:30PM 

ZOOM LIVE CLASS BY INVITATION 

$20 

In this class we will focus on learning the tools and procedures needed to restore badly damaged vegetation which may include techniques in restoring neglected, abused trees and shrubs. This is an opportunity to learn basic restorative pruning techniques and when and what type of fertilizer and other materials that can be used to encourage new growth. 

We may also touch on what one may want to do to protect our plants in the event we have a warning of another future cold event. 

PRESENTER: Rico Montenegro is the chief arborist for the Fruit Tree Planting Foundation, a non-profit donating fruit tree orchards and technical training around the world and is experienced in all aspects of plant propagation, greenhouse production, and nursery management. Rico has established, organized and provided program training for the Orange County Master Gardener Programs as well as annual training for the Shasta County Master Garden program and is knowledgeable in landscape design, consultation, site preparation, installation, pest and disease control, fertilizing, pruning, and irrigation systems among many other topics.   

Zoom class invitation and presentation links will be emailed to you a couple of days before the class date.  There are no refunds, substitutions or recordings if you cannot attend a live class for which you signed up.  

(At registration you will receive two emails, one is a receipt and the other is a registration confirmation with contact info if you have questions.)