Winter isn’t the only time to prune fruit trees – and in many cases, it’s not even the best time. Summer pruning is a practical way to keep your fruit trees compact, productive, and easy to manage.
Join horticulturist Rob Pelletier at Heritage Fruit Trees for a hands-on session covering summer pruning and training techniques for apples, pears, and stone fruit. Learn how to shape espalier, trellised, and free-standing trees, and gain confidence in keeping your orchard healthy and fruitful.
What we’ll cover
- The differences between summer and winter pruning
- Summer pruning of apples, pears, and stone fruit
- Tying and training methods for espalier, trellised, and free-standing trees
Also includes
- Tour of the Collections Orchard and Scion Orchard for real examples
- Pruning tool selection, sharpening, and care demonstration
- Digital workshop notes
Your instructor
- Rob Pelletier – horticulturist and proprietor of Heritage Fruit Trees.
Workshop details
- Date: Saturday 31 January 2026
- Time: Arrive from 9:10 am for morning tea, workshop runs 9:30 am – 12:30 pm.
- Location: Heritage Fruit Trees, Beaufort VIC.
Food & refreshments
- Morning tea provided on arrival. Please note that vegan choices are not available and food may contain traces of nuts.
- If you have specific dietary needs, you’re very welcome to bring something that suits you.
- To protect our orchard from pests and diseases, please don’t bring fresh fruit.
Bookings and Group Discount
- $75 per person (includes orchard tours & some refreshments)
- Group discount: Bring a friend! Book for 2 or more and save $7.50 per person.
- Reserve your place today – spaces are limited and this workshop fills quickly.
