This Course has ended. Please click here to see current Courses. or click here to browse our interactive map. Course website https://permaculturedesign.ie… Dates and times Sat, 13 Aug 2022, 1am More info 10am - 16.30pm Cost E65 Course summary Join Paul Lynch for a workshop on the theory and demonstration of orchard care from a permaculture perspective, focusing on summer apple pruning. Complimentary tea, coffee and light lunch included. Here is an article introducing the subject: https://permaculturedesign.ie/orchard-pruning-cork/ Course topics: Why prune at all? The natural shape of an apple tree The purpose of grafting, its effects and side-effects Summer pruning vs winter pruning Vegetative and fruiting wood Orchard guilds and design considerations Pollination Tools and tool care Disease pruning Summer pruning demo Bookings & Information To guarantee a place on the course contact [email protected] for bank transfer details and directions to the venue. Or ring O89 2553096 for enquiries. Workshop price: €65 Workshops suitable for adults only Complimentary tea, coffee and light lunch made using vegetables from the garden included If you have a secateurs, bring it along for the tool care section The entire workshop will be conducted outdoors in the orchard and under an outdoor shelter – be prepared for the weather Parking is limited at the garden – allow time and energy for a (beautiful) 650m uphill walk from the car park to the site The garden is on a moderately steep slope and includes steps. Footwear with good grip is essential. Disabled access is not currently possible Refunds available on cancellations up to one week before course only About the tutor: Paul is a professional permaculture designer and orchardist based in West Cork, Ireland. Paul’s teacher bio: https://www.permaculture.org.uk/educators/1304/paul-lynch-educator-prof… Other teachers Apprentice teachers No apprentice teacher places available on this course Course type Specialist Course is face to face Postal address of venue Ballingeary Macroom CO Ireland Course contact email [email protected] Contact name Paul Lynch Contact telephone number 00353892553096 Share this course Copied to clipboard