Caring for Grapes in Central Oregon with Kerry Damon Sunday May 19th from 11am-12:30pm

Join us for a fun and educational class about Pruning and Caring for Grapes in Central Oregon with Kerry Damon.

Kerry comes to us with over 23 years of experience as a viticulturist and vineyard manager in Oregon and California. He is an advocate of growing cold hardy grapes in Central Oregon and most recently earned a gold medal at a prestigious national competition for the grapes he grew in Terrebonne, Oregon.

Weather you are looking to grow grapes to make wine or table grapes for eating, this is a great educational class for you!

Class outline: (This may change slightly, we will update early May 2024)-Central Oregon’s climate for grape growing (whether its wine grapes or table grapes)

-Selecting a site for planting

-What grape varieties to consider for growing in Central Oregon (we’ll have several varieties available for purchase)

-Growing Requirements

-Pruning techniques used for grapes in general - table grapes versus wine grapes

Things To Know

You must preregister for this class. This class will take place outside-please dress appropriately. Seats are limited and registration is required! Sign up below today!

Snacks and beverages are available for purchase at the farm stand! No outside beverage allowed.

Cancelation Policy:

Due to processing costs, no refunds will be issued for amounts of $5 or less unless Schilling’s Garden Market cancels the class.