Winter fruit tree care and pruning masterclass

By the end of the session, you will have a much greater understanding of:

• Important considerations for setting up your backyard orchard.
• Bare-rooted fruit trees and how to plant them.
• Leaf curl control.
• Tree physiology and ‘why’ a tree grows the way it does.
• Types of cuts we make in pruning and consequences for the tree.
• Different shapes to prune trees.
• Timing of pruning and consequences.
• Tools used for pruning and their maintenance and care.
• How to prune different types of fruit trees to maximise fruit production.
• How to set up and maintain espaliers.

The location has plenty of fruit trees of different varieties for them to demonstrate and practice pruning. Many of these trees (including the espaliers) are overgrown and in need of much TLC. You will have plenty of opportunities to practice your new knowledge and skills whilst being supported by experienced staff.