Events & Courses
2012 Courses
Why not come and learn at Crown Nursery? Our short courses are fun and very informal – you will go away brimming with new knowledge!!
Some of our courses are run in conjunction with the RHS - details below.
Our courses are open to everyone – but places must be pre-booked, as numbers are limited.
To book your place, please call the office on 01394 460755 or book online through our online shop. Further details can be obtained by emailing us enquiries@crown-nursery.co.uk or telephoning the office.
By popular demand – we have split our pruning courses for 2012 into two sections – allowing us to cover these subjects in more depth – and offering our customers the opportunity to specialise their knowledge in one area:
SHRUB PRUNING SORRY – FULLY BOOKED
Wednesday February 15th 2012
10.30am -12.30pm
Course Fee – £25.00
A ‘hands-on’ course covering the pruning of different types of shrubs from those grown for winter stem colour to roses to evergreens and all others in between! We will also look at renovation pruning of old tired shrubs and a general feeding and maintenance regime.
FRUIT TREE PRUNING SORRY – FULLY BOOKED
Wednesday February 22nd 2012
10.30 AM – 12.30 AM - Course Fee – £25.00
Our most popular course covering the pruning of fruit trees – particularly apples. The full story – from the theory to practical skills.
GRAFT YOUR OWN TREE
Thursday February 23rd 2012
10.30am – 12.30pm
Course Fee £25.00
We start this session with a brief introduction to this fascinating ancient art. Why we graft , the tools, rootstocks,scion wood, compatibility and aftercare. It’s then your turn to have a go!! Practicing with knife work on different woods. Once you have mastered the art, you can graft a tree and take it home with you!!!
THE BEST TREE FOR YOUR GARDEN
Wednesday 7th March 2012
10.00am – 12.00pm
RHS members – £22.00 – Non-members- £27.50
Every garden has space for trees – no matter how small!! The trick is knowing which are the best to plant for year-round colour, interest and even perhaps food! Correct planting techniques, watering and aftercare will help to ensure years of pleasure from your trees, so this relaxed,informative session covers these aspects too.
SPRING IN YOUR GARDEN
Thursday 10th May 2012
10.30am – 12.30pm
Course Fee £25.00
Spring is a busy time of year in the garden, but by putting in a little effort now you will reap the rewards for many months. This course covers topics such as how and what to feed your plants, spring pruning techniques and pests and diseases and how to avoid them. There will be plenty of time for questions to ensure everyone goes away full of new knowledge.
SUMMER PRUNING OF TRAINED FRUIT TREES
Tuesday 24th July 2012
10.30am – 12.30pm
Course Fee £25.00
Espaliers, fans, cordons, stepovers, ‘S’ & double ’U’ shaped – whatever you would like to achieve or look after, this course is for you. Correct pruning will help encourage maximum growth and fruiting from these delightful trees.
NATURAL BOUNDARIES – HEDGES AND LIVING SCREENS
Saturday 29th September 2012
10.00am – 12.30pm
RHS members £22.00 – Non-members £28.00
A short course covering all aspects of how to create natural boundaries in your garden. Hedges can be planted to form boundaries for screening,privacy,shade,as a windbreak or as a source of home-grown fruits for use and to atttract wildlife – how could any fence compare with that??!
DO YOU BELONG TO A GARDENING CLUB OR GROUP?
WE CAN RUN BESPOKE COURSES FOR YOUR GROUP – OR WE CAN ARRANGE FOR GRAEME PROCTOR TO COME AND GIVE A TALK AND DEMONSTRATION.
IF YOU WOULD LIKE MORE INFO PLEASE CALL THE OFFICE ON 01394 460755.