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Pruning: The Basics

Apple and pear trees should be pruned in winter to maintain a healthy shape and size and to ensure they will fruit plentifully for future decades.

We will teach you the theory and practice of winter fruit tree pruning, and together we will help to maintain the fruit trees at Meanwood Valley Urban Farm's Orchard.

What to bring

If you have them, please bring along a sharp pair of secateurs, loppers, a pruning saw and a pair of rubber grip gardening gloves. Tools and gloves will be provided if you don’t have your own.

Remember to wear clothes and footwear appropriate for the weather, mud, and uneven ground!

We’ll provide

Tea and coffee.

Participants will each receive a copy of Chloe Ward's excellent pruning guide "for real people with imperfect trees".

Tools for anyone who doesn’t have their own.

Location

The orchard is tucked behind Parkside Road, LS6 4QG, accessible through the road between no. 52 and 48 Parkside Rd. The cricket club is on the opposite side of Parkside Road.

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Contact number

If you're having trouble finding it on the day, please call 07447344380

Tiered payment structure:

Bursary ticket - Donation (pay what you can afford)

Reduced price ticket - £15

Standard price ticket - £25

Please refer to this helpful explanation of sliding scales if you're not sure which ticket you should buy.

Refunds/Cancellation

If you can't make it anymore please let us know as soon as you can. You'll still be able to get a refund if you give us 2 days' notice.

Accessibility

The nearest toilet is at the pub nearby: the Myrtle Tavern - a 3 min walk away.