Learn the why, when and how of summer pruning and caring for fruit trees in this hands on pruning workshop. The workshop will be packed with practical tips for how to care for and prune your fruit trees to maximize their yield and health. You will learn why, when, and how to make your cuts and what tools to use.

On our beautiful community site at Forest Farm Peace Garden we grow 90+ different varieties of fruit trees including apples, pears, quinces, medlars, mulberries, cherries and plums. The workshop includes an optional tour of our fruit collection, plenty of time for questions and a chance to get some practice in with guidance from our experienced fruit growers. 

You will also have the chance to leave with some fruit you have picked, a handout with a summary of all the basic pruning information, and most likely a lifted mood after a day of fun in nature with other people.

The workshop is suitable for beginners and those with more experience.
If you plan to stay for the whole day, please bring a packed lunch. Hot drinks and biscuits provided. Please bring a pruning saw if you have one and wear sturdy footwear.

Time Fri 25th Aug:

11am-1pm All the summer pruning basics plus a chance to prune a tree.

1pm-2pm Lunch.

2pm-3.30pm More time for hands-on practice/harvesting, a garden tour of fruit trees, and a closer look at more nuanced pruning advice eq to do with the time of year, and the type, age and physiology of the tree.

Tickets are £12 or £6 for consessions - book here Summer Pruning Workshop Tickets, Fri 25 Aug 2023 at 11:00 | Eventbrite