Practical Workshop: Introduction to Pruning

About this event

“I had an amazing day with Jenny. Came away feeling much more confident about what and when I should be maintaining my garden. I had a really enjoyable day.” Deborah Pruning is a subject that many gardeners worry about getting right; there are so many different types of shrubs, so many ways to prune, and online advice can be confusing and contradictory. Our one-day Introduction to Pruning workshop, led by professional gardener Jenny Samuels, will take you through the basic principles of pruning and how to apply them to any deciduous shrub. By the end of the day, you will have greatly increased your skills, knowledge and confidence in pruning. Workshop Overview: This is a practical day, where you will be able to practice pruning a variety of shrubs yourself. We will start the day looking at the reasons that gardeners worry about pruning and why books and on-line guides can feel confusing and nuanced. Jenny will then explore the principles of pruning; why we prune, how the plant responds to pruning, and why winter is a good time to prune many deciduous shrubs.