Terhune to Offer Free Tree Pruning Demonstration

Editor's Note: The following is a news release issued by .

Gary Mount, owner of Terhune Orchards, is offering a free pruning class in his orchards on Sunday, March 18, at 12:30 p.m. Mount is frequently asked for his advice on pruning and other 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 Mount, who will demonstrate good pruning techniques and equipment that the home owner can use on both standard sized and dwarf apple trees, peach trees and pear trees.  Mount will explain how he prunes and answer questions 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. Terhune Orchards’ own cider and donuts will be served as refreshments.

Everyone is welcome for this free class, which will be held rain or shine at the farm at 330 Cold Soil Road in Lawrence Township. For further information or directions, call 609-924-2310 or visit the farm’s website, www.terhuneorchards.com. 

Terhune Orchards’ farm market is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Our winery tasting room is open noon to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Visit is on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/TerhuneOrchards.