Burnt Ridge Nursery and Orchards Farm Tour #1
Saturday, July 22nd, 2023 10am - 12pm or 1:30pm - 3:30 pm
Tickets are $18.00 each or $35.00 for a family of 4
432 Burnt Ridge Rd. Onalaska WA
Tickets can be purchased on our website here.
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Burnt Ridge Nursery and Orchards Farm Tour #2
Saturday, September 9th, 2023, 10am - 12pm or 1:30 - 3:30pm
Tickets are $18.00 each or $35.00 for a family of 4
432 Burnt Ridge Rd. Onalaska WA
WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING EVERYONE!
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Tickets can be purchased on our website here.
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Weekly Gardening Classes 2023
Limited to 10 people per event. Tickets are $12.00 each. Family Day is limited to 8 families. Tickets are $10.00 per family.
Click here to reserve a spot!
Friday July 14th from 10 -11:30 am – Designing Your Edible Landscape
We will discuss how to plan gardens and home orchards and ways to add trees, shrubs, and vines to your existing landscape. We'll also touch on planting for pollination, nitrogen fixation, and mulching.
Monday July 17th from 10 – 11:30 am – Kids Day: Projects for the Whole Family
From Farm to Store: Learn about how your fruit grows, make pollinator homes, and play Beneficial Bug Bingo!
Friday July 28th from 10 – 11:30 am – Landscaping for Climate Change
We will discuss ways to adapt to and mitigate the effects of climate change with our landscaping choices. Topics will include drought tolerance, soil improvement, shade plantings, carbon sequestration, and more.
Sunday August 4th from 10 -11:30 am – All About Apples
Join Burnt Ridge founder Michael Dolan for a discussion of the vast number of apple varieties that grow well in the Pacific Northwest and how to grow them organically. He will also talk about the amazing Monty Surprise apple, a Burnt Ridge exclusive release, and the process of importing new plant varieties from abroad.
Sunday August 13th from 10 – 11:30 am – Designing Your Edible Landscape # 2
We will discuss how to plan gardens and home orchards and ways to add trees, shrubs, and vines to your existing landscape. We'll also touch on planting for pollination, nitrogen fixation, and mulching.
Friday August 20th from 10 -11:30 – Making the Most of Your Harvest
Learn how to extend your harvest and what to do with your crop abundance. We will share recipe ideas and processing tips for your fruit and nut harvest and give you a peek into the world of hard cider and wine making at Burnt Ridge Nursery. We will also talk about gardening on a budget, home propagation, and other ways growing your own food can help you save money!
Friday September 1st from 1- 2:30 pm – Rare and Underappreciated Fruit Trees
We'll discuss the wide world of "unusual" and underappreciated fruits, including quince, medlar, persimmon, mulberry and the elusive Sorbus domestica (aka "chocolate pear"). We will also talk about the benefits of planting rare trees and what you can do with the fruit.
Friday September 15th from 1 – 2:30 pm – Land Transition
Clearing land and tillage can be very disturbing to soil profiles and fertility. We’ll look at small scale techniques to lessen soil disruption when converting shrubland, logged sites, or pasture to orchards and gardens. Presented by Michael Dolan, founder of Burnt Ridge Nursery.
Sunday September 24th 1 – 2:30 pm – All About Nuts
Learn about growing nut trees in the Pacific Northwest, including chestnut, black walnut, and hazelnut. We will also discuss planting nut trees for their valuable timber and their crop value as a source of protein. Presented by Michael Dolan, founder of Burnt Ridge Nursery.

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