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Saturday, 2nd November | 10:30 AM – 3:00 PM | €120
Join plantsman Jimi Blake for an inspiring and practical one-day course on pruning at the Hunting Brook Gardens. This immersive workshop combines informative discussions, live demonstrations, and hands-on pruning in the garden.
What You’ll Learn:
Jimi will guide you through the core principles of pruning, including the seasonal timing and techniques for a wide range of garden plants - from small trees to shrubs. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your skills, this course will build your confidence and pruning know-how.
Key Topics Covered:
How to prune with confidence: where, when, and how much to cut
Understanding plant growth and how it responds to pruning
The various reasons we prune and when it's best to do it
Pruning to enhance plant health, shape, and longevity
The best tools for the job and how to use them
Rejuvenating overgrown or neglected shrubs
Pollarding and coppicing techniques
Lifting shrub canopies to create multi-stemmed small trees
Eliminating the fear of pruning
What’s Included:
Expert instruction and demonstrations by Jimi Blake
Hands-on practical sessions in the garden
Tea, coffee, and cake (please bring your own lunch)
What to Bring:
A pair of sharp secateurs (required)
Loppers, if you have them
Weather-appropriate clothing, as much of the day will be spent outdoors
Spaces are limited, so book early to avoid disappointment!
Saturday, 2nd November | 10:30 AM – 3:00 PM | €120
Join plantsman Jimi Blake for an inspiring and practical one-day course on pruning at the Hunting Brook Gardens. This immersive workshop combines informative discussions, live demonstrations, and hands-on pruning in the garden.
What You’ll Learn:
Jimi will guide you through the core principles of pruning, including the seasonal timing and techniques for a wide range of garden plants - from small trees to shrubs. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your skills, this course will build your confidence and pruning know-how.
Key Topics Covered:
How to prune with confidence: where, when, and how much to cut
Understanding plant growth and how it responds to pruning
The various reasons we prune and when it's best to do it
Pruning to enhance plant health, shape, and longevity
The best tools for the job and how to use them
Rejuvenating overgrown or neglected shrubs
Pollarding and coppicing techniques
Lifting shrub canopies to create multi-stemmed small trees
Eliminating the fear of pruning
What’s Included:
Expert instruction and demonstrations by Jimi Blake
Hands-on practical sessions in the garden
Tea, coffee, and cake (please bring your own lunch)
What to Bring:
A pair of sharp secateurs (required)
Loppers, if you have them
Weather-appropriate clothing, as much of the day will be spent outdoors
Spaces are limited, so book early to avoid disappointment!