Announcement Of Schedule And Agenda For The 2008 Training & Pruning Clinics
There are three (3) Clinics scheduled, each with a particular lesson or example for review. You may attend any or all of the Clinics. Each clinic will;
- Cost $15.00 per MGGA member, $25.00 non-member, with pre-registration requested. Coffee, tea, and donuts will be provided.
- Take place rain or shine. An inclement weather date will be set for SEVERE snow/ice conditions. If in doubt check the website, www.marylandgrapes.org after 6:30 AM the morning of the clinic or call Bob White 410-374-3227/ cell 443-618-0955.
- Include a brief review of grapevine basics, and early vineyard management work you should pay attention to; i.e., herbicide & fungicide use, fertilization, vineyard safety, etc.
THE CLINIC SCHEDULE:
Clinic #1: - Catoctin Mtn Valley: 9 February Saturday 9am-noon
WMREC Vineyard, Keedysville, (Washington County)
Contact: G.R. Welsh 301-432-2767 ext. 329
Instruction on mature vineyards and new plantings
Instructors: Dick Penna & G.R. Welsh
Clinic #2: - Southern Plain: 16 February Saturday 9am-noon
Upper Marlboro Farm Vyd, Upper Marlboro, (PG County)
Contact: Dave Myers 410-222-6759
Instruction on 6-7 year vines
Instructors: Pat Isles & Dave Myers
Clinic #3: - Eastern Shore: 23 February Saturday 9am-noon
Lazy Day Farms, Vienna, (Dorchester County)
Contact: William Layton, 410-228-2464
Instruction on new plantings & top wire training.
Instructors: Jennie Schmidt, Raphael Della Ratta & Bob White
Inclement Weather Date: To Be Determined (Check back here for details)
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