Fruit Tree Planting Event

From Richard van de Peer

Following on from the great composting event last month, we would like to invite everyone to December's informal training. On Wednesday the 1st December, from 10am, Peter Holmes and Trevor Potts will guide us through their thoughts and considerations for choosing fruit trees for this area. We will then look into general tree care including the planting, staking and tying of trees, and the subsequent pruning, mulching and storing of fruit.

After probably an hour or so's chat, tea and cake, we'll proceed to the garden to put the principles into practice by having a go at planting some (or all) of the 40 apple, plum, pear, cherry, damson and greengage trees going into the community orchard.

Please do come along and continue to support the work going on at the garden. We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday.

Picture shows Community Garden with polytunnel and new shed.