It’s no wonder the Santa Clara Valley was once known for its acres of fruit orchards and our mild Mediterranean climate allows us to grow a dazzling variety of tree fruit!

This course covers growing pome fruits (including apples & pears), and stone fruits (including apricots, cherries, peaches, nectarines, and, plums). It stresses sustainable gardening practices including:

• Efficient watering methods.

• Integrated pest management.

• Use of organic fertilizers and soil amendments apply for establishing and growing fruit trees.

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