Growing Fruit in Minnesota (Online Self-Paced Module)

Developed through the University of Minnesota Extension, this online module will teach you how to plan, plant, and manage fruit trees, bushes and vines for success throughout the growing season. Learn online at your own pace, covering topics such as pest control, site selection, pruning, and harvesting techniques. You will have access to the course throughout the growing season, with the ability to ask questions along the way. Ten separate sections in this module include videos, links to learn more, activities and discussion boards:
1. Getting Started with Growing Fruit
2. Establishing Apple and Pear Trees
3. Apple and Pear Tree Care
4. Growing Grapevines
5. Strawberries
6. Raspberries
7. Blueberries
8. Stone Fruits: Plums, Cherries, Apricots & Peaches
9. Other Fruit: Bushes, Hardy Kiwi, and Native Fruits
10. {Optional} Open-book Quiz
This module grants you special access to the materials found in the Master Gardener Core Course and takes approximately 4-6 hours to complete. Online course materials will be available until 9/30/2021.

Presented by the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum; Developed by U of M Extension.