As the winter cold snap breaks, we’re heading into the orchard to tackle the essential task of late-winter pruning. This post covers the "why" and "how" of maintaining fruit trees—from opening the canopy for better airflow to the strategic cuts that encourage a heavy harvest. Using our mulberries and plums as a guide, we share a step-by-step process for shaping trees while they are dormant. We also touch on the cleanup process, including repurposing mulberry chips and managin