resource conservation, ecosystem health, sustainability - Edible Architecture : The Art of Espalier & Arbors Growing Vertically

Espaliered plants (pronounced "es-PAL-yer") are plants that have been trained to grow in a flat plane against a wall,fence, or trellis, though the term has also been used to describe the technique of training a plant to grow a certain way. They are prized for their beautiful vertical accents and for their ability to add ornamental beauty to both compact and sweeping spaces. They can be used either as privacy screens, to adorn bare walls, to define walkways and drives, or to create an edible outdoor room. Providing not only a feast for the eyes, but for the palet as well. Imagine an espalier fruit fence with fanned gooseberries that create an 'edible room'.

Instructors: Farmer Kim / Farmer Raye
Fee: $35 / Registration Deadline: June 21