Wakefield Charitable Trust Calendar Of Events

The Wakefield Estate’s winter workshop series kicks off its first session on Backyard Fruit Trees. This hands-on workshop will cover the four P's of growing fruit trees: purchasing, planting, pruning and providing. Participants will learn how to grow healthy, productive fruit trees in your backyard for years of enjoyment, spring color and a healthier environment.  The Backyard Homesteading workshop series are for people who wish to turn their backyards into productive oases that can benefit nature and people.   The  series will include hands-on sessions covering a number of topics including small scale fruit tree production and care, backyard chicken coops,  beehives, gardening for wildlife habitat and more.   Cost for the workshop is $20; space is limited.  Pre-registration is required. For more information and to register, call 617-333-0924.