Vineyard Pruning Workshop

One of the most important activities in the vineyard (besides harvest) is winter pruning. The prior year’s canes are cut back and the pruner chooses the best canes to grow new shoots for the coming year’s harvest.

Michael Abbott, our vineyard manager, will start the session showing you the ins and outs of vine pruning with examples. He will discuss when to prune, double pruning, determining the number of buds and canes to leave, and what to look for and what to avoid. He will also discuss basic problems you will encounter and what to do about them.

Attendees will do hands-on pruning located near the tasting room. We then label that zone with their name and they can come and visit it throughout the year and show their friends! 

Cost: $15+GST for the class only 
$29+GST with Lunch (Soup, bread and a glass of wine)

Call us at 250-743-3834 or email jennyg@bluegrouse.ca today to reserve your spot. Only 12 spots available.