Photo by Rebecca Krans, MSU Extension Learn about various fruit that can be grown in the yard and practices for a successful fruit harvest in an upcoming Michigan State University Extension webinar series, “Backyard Fruit 101.”

By REBECCA KRANS

Michigan State

University Extension

Do you have visions of fresh strawberries, apples or blueberries? Are you thinking of incorporating some fruit within your landscape or garden area? Would you like to learn what it takes to successfully grow fruit in your yard?

If so, now is the time to register for a new Michigan State University Extension webinar series, “Backyard Fruit 101: An Introduction to Growing Your Own Fruit.” Classes will be offered from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Eastern time Tuesdays from April 20 through May 25.

Join me and my consumer horticulture colleagues David Lowenstein and Nathaniel Walton as we present topics for newer backyard fruit growers and gardeners who are thinking about growing fruit for personal use. We will cover what is required to get started, selecting a site, preparing soil, selecting cultivars and fruit, pruning practices, integrated pest management and various other maintenance activities important to successful fruit production. All aspects of fruit growing will be covered: getting started, soil preparation, planning, variety selection, pruning, pest management and various maintenance activities.

Additional extension resources will be available for download. This webinar qualifies for six hours of Extension Master Gardener educational credits. For project description, choose: Food Gardening — General.

Cost is $30 if registered by the April 15 early bird date, or $40 after that date. Register at https://events.anr.msu.edu/ Backyardfruit.

Participants will be provided with a Zoom link before the first class. High- speed internet is recommended for a positive class experience.

Those not available during the live class sessions will have access to a recording.

For more information, go to https://extension.msu.edu. To have a digest of information delivered straight to an email inbox, go to https://extension.msu.edu/newsletters. To contact an area expert, go to https://extension.msu.edu/experts, or call 888-678-3464.

MSU Extension programs and materials are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status or veteran status. Persons with disabilities have the right to request and receive reasonable accommodations.