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Summer Gardening Classes

Burnt Ridge Nursery is open for drop-ins and plant browsing during the summer and fall (From July-December). Many selections of fruit trees, shrubs and vines are available. Several varieties are in pulp pots to reduce transplant shock and to make summer transplanting a breeze. Staff will be on hand to answer questions and to help you make selections.

Summer Drop-in Nursery hours: M-F 9:00am to 4:00pm and Sat-Sun 9:00am to 3:00pm

If you're looking for information about our Summer and Fall 2023 farm tours, which feature a longer presentation and guided walking tour, click here!

Weekly Gardening Classes/Orchard Mini-Series

Come unwind a bit and join us for our weekly gardening classes. This summer we will be hosting interactive presentations about edible landscaping. Each session will run for an hour and a half, with time for questions, answers, and browsing the nursery.

To be able to have a lively discussion and time for individual questions we have decided to keep the groups small. The presentations are limited to 10 people per event. Tickets are $12.00 each. The Family Days are limited to 8 families. Tickets are $10.00 per family.

All events will be held outside with protection from the elements.

You may purchase a ticket below or contact our office to reserve a spot. 360-985-2872

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Designing Your Orchard or 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.

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Kids Day - Gardening Tips for the Whole Family

From Farm to Store: Learn about how your fruit grows, make pollinator homes, and play Beneficial Bug Bingo!

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TALK3

Landscaping for a Changing Climate

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.

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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.

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Designing Your Orchard or Edible Landscape #2

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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!

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Rare and Under Appreciated 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.

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Land Transition: Creating a New Orchard or Garden on Newly Cleared Land

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.

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All about Nuts: Planting for Food and Timber

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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