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LAST UPDATED 01-02-2010
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END OF SEASON - the apples are now finished and the Farm Shop will be closed until mid August 2010.


  • PRUNING COURSES

    Due to high demand I am running an extra course on Saturday 13 February

    MUST BOOK so ring or e-mail for application form.

    The courses are designed both for those with fruit trees in the garden who are unsure of how to proceed and for professional gardeners who prune fruit trees in many different situations.
    The overall objectives and the effect of pruning on the future growth of the tree are explained. Pruning is the secret to getting a crop of good apples every year! The course will concentrate on apple trees, highlighting where the treatment of plums and pears differ. It will cover the general principles, tree shape, major branch removal and range from rescuing neglected trees to training new trees. The application to different varieties, growing systems, age of tree etc. will be shown. Pest and disease recognition will be covered along with a demystifying of the technical terms of pruning. Detailed pruning techniques will be demonstrated and participants take part in practical sessions.

  • TALKS
    If you would like me to give a talk to your society about the history of apples, varieties or apple farming please ring leaving your telephone number and I will call you back.