Winter Pruning Course at Brogdale Farm

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One day winter pruning course with John Easton
Dates: 1st, 2nd, 8th and 9th November
Time: 10am – 4pm

Winter Pruning : About the Day
This one day winter pruning course will introduce you to pruning your fruit trees from mature trees that need restoring, newly planted trees that need to be formed and cover basic techniques and methods to start training your own espaliers and fans. The day will cover the elements of fruit trees, why prune, what equipment to use, when to prune and preliminary steps. Also an overview of the types of tree forms and rootstocks. The afternoon will consist of a pruning demonstration and practical in the orchards. Individual case studies can be discussed.

You will need: Outdoor clothing & suitable footwear, a pruning saw, secateurs and notepad. Tools and gloves can be provided if you do not have your own.