Orchard restoration: pruning of old trees
| Published: 13th November 2008 09:03 |
Following the success of last year's over subscribed event, December will see another event in Orchard Live's programme to encourage the restoration and replanting of orchards across Exmoor and surrounding areas.
Orchard Live on Exmoor is supported by the Exmoor Sustainable Development Fund.
The event will deal with the theory and practice of orchard restoration, particularly the pruning of old trees. The course will be lead by Chris Patt who has a degree in horticulture and a career in orchard management in Kent.
There will be an introduction in the warmth of Piles Mill, followed by demonstration pruning in the orchard, and then participants will practice (under supervision!) on trees in the Mill orchard.
Orchards Live has been championing the cause of traditional orchards in North Devon for a number of years. It now has over 250 members, including several from West Somerset who have been attracted by its events, newsletter and equipment hire scheme.
The event will take place
at Piles Mill, Allerford, near Porlock,
on 13th December (10am to 2.30pm)
and is open to all.
Full details can be seen on the www.orchardslive.org.uk . Bookings should be made to Michael Ireland at michael.upover@talk21.com
