Description
Saturday 6 August 9.00am – 12.00pm
(Rain day Saturday 13 August)
Tame your apple, pear and quince trees
Understand how pruning can increase production and ensure the longevity of your trees.
This is a concentrated 3-hour workshop including hands-on practical tuition.
Learn about:
- Appropriate Tools
- Tree shapes
- Why and when to prune
- Pruning young trees
- Restoring old trees
Tutor
Hamish Kelland(B. Hort; Dip. Hort; Cert. Organic Hort; Dip.Teaching)
Hamish has had 30 years experience working and teaching in the horticulture industry. He has taught at various institutions including CPIT (ARA), Agriculture New Zealand and the BHU Organic College where he is currently teaching in the organic programme. Hamish is passionate about teaching and sharing his expertise using hands on and practical techniques.
The classes are run by Canterbury Horticultural Society at Richmond Community Gardens
Tel: 366 6937
Email: office@chsgardens.co.nz
Costs
$52 ($65 Non-Members)
Includes morning kai
Participants should bring along a pair of secateurs, loppers and a pruning saw if possible.
Become a Member of the CHS and receive up to 20% off all our courses and workshops.
