Free fruit tree pruning demonstrations<br /><br /><!-- 1upcrlf2 -->Feb. 25<br /><br /><!-- 1upcrlf2 -->It’s fruit tree pruning season, and the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension in Yavapai County is offering a free deciduous fruit tree-pruning demonstration conducted by Extension Agent Jeff Schalau. Come and learn why, when, and how to prune your backyard fruit trees. The demo will cover apples, pears, plums, peaches, nectarines, cherries, and more. Fertilization, irrigation and fruit thinning will also be discussed. <br /><br /><!-- 1upcrlf2 -->The demonstration will be at 10 a.m. at the Marmaduke Orchard, 3435 S. Silver Road, Camp Verde. <br /><br /><!-- 1upcrlf2 -->Maps and directions are available on the Yavapai County Cooperative Extension web site: cals.arizona.edu/yavapai/pruning/. Signs will also be posted to help participants find the locations. Follow Extension Agent, Jeff Schalau on Twitter (jeffschalau) and receive up-to-the-minute information of any cancellations due to inclement weather.