The Fruit Tree Guy

03/24/2026

Now is the time for pruning fruit trees in the northland, after danger of sub-zero temps, but before they start growing for the year. If you're unsure about how, sign up for the class I'm teaching this weekend at Duluth Folk School!

03/20/2026

I'm excited to teach this class at the Duluth Folk School!

03/13/2026

Mark, The Fruit Tree Guy, will be teaching a class on pruning and training fruit trees later the month at the Duluth Folk School! You can learn more and sign up at their website.

Do you find pruning your fruit trees to be a daunting task? It can be tricky at first to know what to cut, but with a few principles and a little practice it can go from daunting task to pleasant y…

02/13/2026

I'm hoping to teach a fruit tree pruning class in Duluth this spring, but If you're in another part of the state check out these opportunities to learn to prune fruit trees.

About: Join the University of Minnesota Extension for an informative, hands-on workshop to learn about the fundamentals of pruning apple tr...

02/07/2026

Check out this free webinar to learn about home orchards and then browse fruittreeguy.com to find the trees to create your own home orchard!

01/24/2026

New on the blog. Learn about the Parker Pear, a great cold-hardy option for pear lovers.

Cultivar Spotlight: Parker Pear Leave a Comment / Cultivar Spotlight Growing and Enjoying Parker Pears: A Guide for Home Orchardists There is a specific kind of magic in growing your own fruit. The dream of walking out your back door, reaching up, and plucking a sun-warmed, perfectly ripe piece of f...

12/13/2025

Cultivar Spotlight: Honeycrisp

If you’re cultivating apples in your backyard orchard, the Honeycrisp is a variety worth serious consideration. Known for its explosive crunch and balanced sweet-tart flavor, it’s a favorite among consumers—and increasingly among growers who want a premium apple with real character. https://fruittreeguy.com/cultivar-spotlight-honeycrisp/

12/09/2025

Here’s a great resource on food preservation so you can enjoy your harvest year round.

January/February Preserve it fresh, preserve it safe newsletter is here! Read more here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nHZQvML34cGCavCdQYoUCxdfXGyq_K38/view?usp=sharing