Chris Evans: Summer Fruit Tree Pruning & Budding, Ludlow
By Chris Evans
PermaNews Brief
Key Takeaways
Master summer fruit tree pruning and budding techniques in a hands-on workshop, propagating your own trees to take home.
- Learn summer pruning for fruit trees.
- Practice fruit tree budding techniques.
- Propagate and take home two fruit trees.
- Exchange scions for pruning services.
- Network with permaculture enthusiasts.
Why It Matters
Proper summer pruning promotes healthier fruit trees and improves yields, while budding allows for successful propagation of desired varieties.
What to Do Next
Gather a scion from a favorite apple tree to propagate at the workshop.
Recommended for: Dedicated gardeners and permaculturists eager to enhance their fruit tree management and propagation abilities.
A specialized workshop focusing on summer fruit tree pruning and budding is scheduled for July 4, 2026, at the Applewood Permaculture Centre, located at Waterloo Farm, Ludlow, SY8 4JG, United Kingdom. This face-to-face course, led by certified teacher Chris Evans, is designed for individuals interested in learning these specific horticultural techniques.
The workshop will commence at 9:30 AM, with participants expected to arrive by 9:00 AM, and will conclude at 5:00 PM. The cost for attending is £65, with a 10% discount offered to those who sign up with a friend or bring one along. There are no apprentice teacher positions available for this particular course.
The primary objectives of the workshop are to educate attendees on the methods of summer pruning for fruit trees and the process of fruit tree budding. A practical component of the course involves participants budding two trees themselves, which they will then be able to take home.
Attendees are encouraged to bring a branch, known as a scion, from a favorite apple tree if they wish to propagate that specific variety. Further details regarding this can be obtained by contacting Emma, whose email is applewoodcourses@yahoo.com and telephone number is 07786 262864. Chris Evans, the instructor, is also actively seeking scions of named varieties for his fruit nursery. He is open to exchanging pruning services for suitable branches from participants' trees.
The course is organized by Chris Evans, whose user profile is available on the Permaculture Association UK website. The booking link and additional information can be found on the Applewood Courses website. The course is categorized as a "Specialist" type within the Permaculture Association UK's offerings.
Source: permaculture.org.uk
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