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.
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??!
FOCUS ON FRUIT
Wednesday 24th October 2012
10.00am – 1.00pm
Course fee £25.00
Whether you are looking to care for your existing trees, to plant one or two fruit trees or a whole orchard this course is for you. We cover topics such as growing conditions, planting techniques, rootstock selection, training and pruning techniques and organic management. Pollination groups – choosing your varieties and storing your fruit. Plus a tasting session to help you choose the right varieties for you.
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.