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Notes:
Persons wishing to avail themselves of the "Basic Grafting
Demonstration" service should consult Brogdale about
their requirements at least two months before the date.
Please note the distinction between Courses and Demonstrations.
BEGINNERS
PRUNING COURSE …. The course is largely practical and
outside, protective clothing/suitable footwear is needed.
You will need secateurs, pruning saw and note books. Summary
handouts of the day will be issued. At least an hour will
be spent indoors on pruning principles and tree forms. The
course object is to enable you to prune with confidence and
to understand basic principles. Maximum course number is 20,
so early booking is advised.
INTERMEDIATE
PRUNING COURSE …. Again protective clothing and suitable
footwear, secateurs, pruning saw and notebook. A practical
course involving pruning of centre leader and open centre
trees. Involvement in the decision making of shaping and pruning
trees and overcoming basic shaping problems. It includes the
aspect of tree balance and preventing future difficulties
in tree form, and discussion about shaping mature orchard
trees. If you have problem trees at home please bring photographs
taken in winter showing the tree structure, preferably with
the light behind. Maximum course number is 12 so please book
early to avoid disappointment. Booking forms are attached
and should be forwarded to Brogdale as soon as possible with
your cheque made out to Brogdale Orchards Ltd.
Closing
date for all courses is 7 days prior to the course and bookings
will not be accepted after that date.
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