Canon City Grape Pruning Workshop

Grapes you pick yourself just taste so much more satisfying than store-bought. Getting started is daunting and what do you do when you have to start pruning your plants?? Join Jeff Stultz and Charlotte Oliver for a hands-on workshop to learn what you need to get started growing grape. Charlotte will provide some tips for getting vines going and tricks for keeping vines healthy and productive, including getting out in the vineyard to prune. Anyone with some space can have fresh grapes in the fall!

• February 13 (Thursday) 6:00 PM MT - 1 hour session held virtually via Zoom to explain vine parts, growing habits, trellising basics, and pruning theory. Session is recorded and will be provided to attendees.
• February 15 (Saturday) 9:00 AM MT - In-vineyard session at The Winery at Holy Cross Abbey, 3011 US-50, Cañon City, CO 81212 for hands-on training for pruning and bud health assessments. The event will be from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Mountain Time.

Registration will be limited to 35 people to allow space for participants to work in the vineyard.

Cost: $25, covers pruners, safety blade for checking buds, and workshop handouts

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8:50 AM Registration / Check-in

9:00 AM Grape care and why we prune (Dr. Charlotte Oliver, CSU)

10:00 AM Break and move outside

10:15 AM First pass pruning (Jeff Stultz, Abbey winery, Dr. Charlotte Oliver, CSU)

10:45 AM Move to second location (Address supplied at workshop)

11:00 AM Hands-on pruning (Jeff Stultz, Abbey winery, Dr. Charlotte Oliver, CSU)

12:00 PM A djourn

For more information on the workshop please contact: Dr. Charlotte Oliver ([email protected])

Anyone attending this program who requires auxiliary aids or services, please contact Charlotte Oliver at 970-241-3346, ext. 105 or [email protected]. Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local Extension office.

Colorado State University Extension is an equal opportunity provider. | Colorado State University does not discriminate on the basis of disability and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations. | CSU’s Office of Engagement and Extension ensures meaningful access and equal opportunities to participate to individuals whose first language is not English.

Colorado State University Extension es un proveedor que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades. | Colorado State University no discrimina por motivos de discapacidad y se compromete a proporcionar adaptaciones razonables. | Office of Engagement and Extension de CSU garantiza acceso significativo e igualdad de oportunidades para participar a las personas quienes su primer idioma no es el inglés.

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