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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260109T100000
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URL:https://www.hohcharity.co.uk/events/grow-cook-care-share-from-soil-to-
 seed-pruning/
SUMMARY:Grow\, Cook\, Care\, Share - From soil to seed: Pruning and restric
 tive pruning techniques
DESCRIPTION:Pruning and restrictive pruning techniques \nLearn to prune wi
 th confidence—no experience needed!\nEver looked at your apple tree or s
 hrubs and thought "I should probably prune that... but where do I even sta
 rt?" You're not alone! Join us for a relaxed\, friendly workshop in our be
 autiful orchard where we'll demystify pruning together. This is the perfec
 t session for beginners\, hesitant gardeners\, or anyone who's ever felt i
 ntimidated by secateurs! We'll work hands-on with mature apple trees\, sha
 re tips and stories\, and learn by doing—all in a supportive\, no-pressu
 re environment where questions are not just welcome\, they're encouraged!\
 nWhat you'll learn\nForget stuffy classroom lectures—we'll be outside in
  our productive orchard\, getting hands-on with real trees while chatting\
 , sharing experiences\, and learning together. This informal 2-hour sessio
 n is as much about building confidence and making connections as it is abo
 ut mastering pruning techniques.\nPruning fundamentals:\n\n\n 	Why do we p
 rune? Is it actually beneficial to plants?\n 	What happens if we don't pru
 ne at all?\n 	How to identify dead wood with confidence\n 	When to prune i
 n a productive garden setting\n 	Creating an open framework for healthy tr
 ees and shrubs\n\nHands-on practice:\n\n\n 	Annual pruning techniques for 
 mature apple trees\n 	Using secateurs and loppers properly (we'll show you
 !)\n 	Regenerative pruning—giving old trees new life\n 	Removing dead an
 d old wood safely\n 	Restrictive pruning techniques explained simply\n 	Pl
 anting espalier apple trees together\n\nTool Skills:\n\n\n 	Which tools to
  use and when\n 	How to sharpen your pruning tools\n 	Caring for your equi
 pment so it lasts\n\nWhat to Expect\nThis isn't a formal "stand and listen
 " session. We'll be outdoors\, working with trees\, having conversations\,
  and learning together. Wear comfortable clothes you don't mind getting a 
 bit dirty\, bring your questions (no matter how basic!)\, and be ready to 
 have a go. Everyone's welcome\, everyone's learning\, and there's absolute
 ly no such thing as a silly question here.\nYou'll leave feeling confident
  about when and how to prune\, understanding your tools better\, and maybe
  having made some new gardening friends along the way!\nWorkshop details\n
 \nGrow\, Cook\, Share\, Care is a Hands of Hope programme engaging vulnera
 ble groups\, those with complex needs\, families\, especially those living
  in food poverty\, and older people\, in learning\, wellness and social ac
 tivities aligned to growing\, cooking\, and nature.\n\nSuitable for all. P
 riority for spaces will be given to people meeting the criteria: aged over
  50\, young carers and young adults with learning disabilities.\n\nThere i
 s no charge for this workshop\, donations are always welcome!\n\nPlease en
 sure you arrive ten minutes before the start time to ensure we can get eve
 ryone registered. You will need to do one booking per person please so we 
 know who will be attending.
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