Join Lisa Johnson, Horticulture Outreach Specialist with Dane County, as she leads a discussion teaching participants how to manage spring pruning, tips for the care of young fruit trees, and what you can do to get your trees off to a good start this growing season. There will be a 45 minute presentation conducted in our lovely barn space with the remaining time spent outdoors in our young, educational fruit orchard.
Fee: $15 (includes tax)
Space is limited to 15 participants.
Class will occur rain or shine. Please dress appropriately for the weather. Participants will walk from our barn to our educational orchard (approximately 700 ft).
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ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
Lisa Johnson grew up in Madison’s southwest side. Lisa’s mother and grandfather were avid gardeners, and her love of plant life was encouraged by high-school biology teacher Marilyn Hanson. Lisa earned her undergraduate degree in Horticulture at UW-Madison and worked at various local garden centers and nurseries before returning to the UW for a graduate degree in Agricultural Communications. She started her Cooperative Extension career first in Milwaukee County before returning to Dane County. Lisa started the Teaching Garden at Dane County UWEX in 2004 as an outdoor classroom for master gardeners, children and the general public.