Horfield Orchard Community Orchard (HOCO)’s pruning courses and fees are designed to aid learning by working with real trees over the two seasonal phases of the year: dormant and growing.

HOCO is home to more than 80 fruit trees – of different varieties, ages, and needs. Taking part in courses over two, or more, years deepens knowledge, experience and skill.

One-to-one follow up working with trees in your care is a brilliant way to put new learning into action, improve skill and confidence. Following up the HOCO session with a one-to-one is a unique opportunity that is highly recommended by all participants of previous courses.

Renewing knowledge and refreshing skills is as important as keeping our tools sharp. Climate change and weather extremes are challenging past practices. We prune better when we understand the nature and condition of the tree and are guided by its response to our interventions.

*Two, or more years of experience, plus previous participation in an Orchard Learning or equivalent practical pruning course.

Dates & times:

· Dormant season pruning course: Sunday 2 March, 1.30pm-4.30pm

· Growing season pruning course: Sunday 3 August (time tbc)

Fees:

HOCO Harvest-share member: £40 for one course; £70 for two dates booked together.

Friend of HOCO: £50 for one course; £90 two dates booked together

Full fee: £70 for one course; £130 two dates booked together.

Are you active in a community growing project? We are happy to offer a discount on the full fee.

One-to-one follow-up takes place by arrangement, either at HOCO and/or in your garden, allotment or community growing project.

One-to-one fees: from £15 to £30 an hour, depending on time, number of participants involved, and distance from HOCO.

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