Fruit Tree Winter Prep & Guild Building Workshop: Setting Your Trees Up for Success in San Diego

Join us for a practical, hands-on class designed specifically for San Diego’s unique climate, where you’ll learn how to properly “put your fruit trees to bed” for winter—giving them the rest and protection they need to burst into vigorous growth and heavy fruit production next season.

Perfect for beginner and experienced backyard orchardists alike, this workshop will equip you with the knowledge and skills to create thriving, low-maintenance fruit trees.

We’ll cover:

- Winter dormancy care: pruning timing, frost protection, mulching, and other essential steps tailored to our mild Southern California winters

- Effective, organic fertilization strategies to build long-term tree health and boost yields

- Designing and establishing fruit tree guilds: selecting and planting companion species that naturally suppress weeds, improve soil fertility, attract pollinators, deter pests, and make the most of your garden space

Walk away with actionable techniques, a seasonal care checklist, and the confidence to transform your fruit trees into productive, resilient centerpieces of your edible landscape.