Shows, talks, tours, fruit and veg growing, fruit pruning & more.
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SHOWS, TALKS AND TOURS
RHS London Urban Gardening Show November 12-13. RHS Lindley Hall, Vincent Square, London SW1. For those with small gardens, balconies or just a window box; 10am-6pm. www.rhs.org.uk/shows-events
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Fruit history tour November 14. East Malling Research Centre, Kent. History of fruit science at the research centre, focusing on harvesting pruning and storage. 10.30am-1.30pm. Book on 01732 523755 www.emr.ac.uk/short-courses
FRUIT AND VEGE GROWING
Growing apples, pears, plums & cherries November 12. West Dean College, West Dean, Chichester, West Sussex. Choice and care of a wide range of fruits, 9am-5pm. Book on 01243 811301 www.westdean.org.uk
No-dig vege growing November 12-13. Alhampton, Shepton Mallet, Somerset. Intensive course on growing for market, by Charles Dowding. 01749 860292 www.charlesdowding.co.uk
Planning your organic garden November 16. Ryton Organic Gardens, Wolston Lane, near Coventry. Introductory course; 10am-4pm. 02476 303517 www.gardenorganic.org.uk
Care of the fruit garden in winter November 19. RHS Garden Wisley, Woking, Surrey. Planting and caring for fruit trees and bushes; 10.30am-4pm. Book on 020 317 65830 www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/wisley
Planning and planting a small orchard November 26. Stanmer Park, Brighton, East Sussex. Fruit selection and planting techniques; 9.30am-5pm. Book on 07746 185927 www.brightonpermaculture.org.uk
Fruit tree planting workshop November 27. Community Orchard, Peacehaven, East Sussex. How to get the best possible start for your trees; 10am-4pm. Book on 07746 185927 www.brightonpermaculture.org.uk
FRUIT PRUNING
Fruit tree pruning November 12. Hanbury Hall, near Droitwich, Worcestershire. Practical course organised by Pershore College, 9.30am-3.30pm. Book on 01386 554609 www.warwickshire.ac.uk/RHS
Winter pruning of tree fruit November 15. RHS Garden Wisley, Woking, Surrey. Talk and demonstration; includes apples, pears and quinces; 10.30am-1pm. Book on 020 317 65830 www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/wisley
Pruning fruit trees November 15. Barnsdale Gardens, The Avenue, Exton, Oakham, Rutland. Introductory course covering a wide range of fruit trees, 10am-12.30pm. Book on 01572 813200, www.barnsdalegardens.co.uk
Pruning fruit made easy December 7. Waterperry Gardens, near Wheatley, Oxfordshire. Beginner’s guide to pruning fruit bushes and trees; 10 am-3.30pm. 01844 339254 www.waterperrygardens.co.uk
Trained fruit December 7. Thornhayes Nursery, Dulford, Cullompton, Devon. How to grow fruit in restricted spaces – as cordons, fans, pyramids, etc; 1.30-4pm. Book on 01884 266746, www.thornhayes-nursery.co.uk
Traditional orchard management December 14. Thornhayes Nursery, Dulford, Cullompton, Devon. Hands on day learning orchard management and pruning; 9.30am-3.30pm. Book on 01884 266746, www.thornhayes-nursery.co.uk
OTHER COURSES
Compost making November 10. RHS Garden Hyde Hall, Rettendon, Chelmsford, Essex. Materials, methods and containers, 11am-1pm. Book on 020 317 65830 www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/hyde-hall
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