LAWRENCE: Orchard owner to have pruning classes

Gary Mount, owner of Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road, Lawrence Township, is offering a free pruning class in his orchards on Sunday, March 29 at 1 p.m. (rain or shine). Mr. Mount is frequently asked for his advice on pruning and other cultural practices in the orchards. He has taught several classes and given numerous lectures and tours.
    “Any time in March or early April is the right time to prune your fruit trees so that they will have a bumper crop this year,” said Mr. Mount. Mr. Mount will demonstrate good pruning techniques and equipment which the home owner can use on apple trees, both standard sized and dwarf, peach trees and pear trees. Mr. Mount will explain how he prunes and answer questions right out in the orchards. He will also discuss new varieties of fruit trees suitable for planting by the homeowner and the difference between various rootstocks.
    Everyone is welcome, Sunday, March 29, at 1 p.m. The class will be held rain or shine. Terhune Orchards’ own cider and donuts will be served as refreshments. Call for directions, 609-924-2310 or look on the farm’s Web site, www.terhuneorchards.com. Terhune Orchards’ farm market is open Monday – Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.