Practical Workshop: Pruning Roses

About this event

Pruning roses is a subject that many gardeners feel very unsure about – there are several different types of rose groups and each group has its own pruning regime so it’s easy to tie yourself in knots with it all. On this 1-day rose pruning workshop you will be shown by professional gardener Jenny Samuels, the principles of rose pruning; why we prune, how much we take off, and what to do when we are unsure of what sort of roses we have. We will break down what seems like a complicated subject into something easy to understand and you will end the day feeling confident in your new skills. Workshop Overview: The workshop will begin by looking at the reasons why gardeners worry about pruning roses and why books and on-line guides can feel confusing and nuanced. We will then explore the principles of rose pruning; why we prune, how the plant responds to pruning and why winter is a good time to prune most roses. You will prune a variety of roses including shrub roses and climbing roses. Finally, we will discuss on-going rose care so you get the best out of your roses for the coming summer. In the middle of the day we will break for lunch, please bring a packed lunch with you.