Master Gardener teaches how espalier can do it all

Master Gardener Donna Stansberry tends to the espalier at the Greenbank Farm. - File photo
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Master Gardener Donna Stansberry tends to the espalier at the Greenbank Farm.

October 5, 2012 · Updated 4:13 PM 

Master Gardener Donna Stansberry tends to the espalier at the Greenbank Farm. Learn about this unique plant at a free class from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 6 at the Greenbank Farms Master Gardener Display Garden.

Whether it’s for fruit, a divider or covering up a bare wall, espalier can do it all. This class will explore each aspect of this tree space-saver: pollination, perfect timing and the correct form of forms.

Registration is not required. For more information, email mlynnelson@comcast.net.

 

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