STAMFORD COMMUNITY ORCHARD GROUP
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​​Sat February 22nd 10-1 pm
Grafting Workshop
At Brewery House Studio, High Street, Ketton PE9 3TA.
This practical workshop will describe the basic theories of grafting, followed by a series of practical demonstrations and plenty of hands on practice. Come and learn how to graft fruit trees with local experts who will lead this workshop designed for the novice propagator. Skill at grafting is the true mark of gardening expertise, but it’s also easy to learn and fun
to do. In this hands-on workshop you will graft and take home two apple trees from a choice of many local and heritage varieties.
What to bring: If possible bring only your thin-bladed pocket knife and a pair of hand pruners. Leave with your own grafted apple trees. Tea and coffee will be provided. £20 including two grafted trees. Led by: Gareth Powell and Adam Cade
Book early as spaces are limited to 10 people. Please get in touch for more details.
Sat March 1st 10-1 pm
Pruning Workshop
At SCOG Community Orchard
Pruning is an essential part of the maintenance of your fruit tree, but it is also a bewildering subject! This workshop will show you how to prune and care for your fruit trees to ensure that they remain healthy and yield maximum crops. Topics covered include formative, maintenance and restorative pruning, tools and their safe use, other guides and online advice.
What to bring: Warm, waterproof clothing. If possible bring pruning tools, loppers, pruning saws. Led by: Gareth Powell and Adam Cade
Book early as spaces are limited to 10 people. Please get in touch for more details.
