Fruit Trees for our Climate

Sat 25th July, 2 pm - 4 pm | $35 (+ booking fee. Price includes GST)

In this engaging session, Tim Collins shares the essential practices required to establish and manage an abundant, chemical-free orchard in our unique SEQ climate. Fruit trees are a long-term investment; Tim ensures you get the foundations right to avoid years of frustration and poor harvests.

• Bringing a career’s worth of expertise to the Green Thumb Farm, from his tenure as Head Horticulturist at Roma Street Parkland to his role as a TAFE educator, Tim will guide you through:
• Strategic Selection: Identify which fruit trees love our subtropics and which varieties are best avoided.
• Essential Care & Maintenance: Establish the specific routines that keep trees healthy and resilient year‑round.
• Pruning for Productivity: Master SEQ-specific shaping techniques to maximize airflow, sunlight, and harvest ease.
• Propagation Secrets: Learn the technical skills to grow your own new trees for free.
• Subtropical Soil Systems: Apply professional routines for soil health and nutrition tailored to our intense heat.
• Organic Pest Defense: Implement natural, wildlife‑friendly methods to prevent problems before they start.

Whether you are planning your first orchard or revitalizing established trees, this workshop delivers the professional frameworks needed to build a healthy and productive home orchard. 

This session will take place at Green Thumb Farm: 2204 Mt Samson Rd, Samford Valley, QLD 4520