Hort Course: Late Summer Prune (September)

Join Andy ‘Apples’ Lewis, Specialist Fruit Grower, as he leads a day of summer pruning fruit trees in the garden.

The day begins by becoming acquainted with the fruit trees in the garden and your tools. Andy then guides you as you prune different trees to a variety of styles. You cover why to prune, when to prune, where to prune and how to prune different forms (espalier, step-overs, single cordons, double cordons, Belgian fence). Several species of fruit tree are worked on giving you a comprehensive understanding of how to prune fruit regardless of the size of your balcony, garden, allotment or farm.

Please wear sturdy footwear and practical clothing.

Includes:
Tea or coffee with our signature cinnamon bun upon arrival.
Lunch in the Garden Café.
All materials and equipment are provided.

Timings:
Arrive for 9.15am.
Workshop Starts at 9.30am.
Lunch is served at 1pm.
Workshop finishes at 3.30pm.