Are you unsure or confused about how to prune your roses? This one day practical course will build your confidence and skills in why and how to prune shrub, hybrid tea, and climbing roses.
This course is now SOLD OUT but you can find out about our other Hands On Gardening courses HERE, and details of all our Garden Knowledge Boost Talks are HERE.
Pruning roses is a subject that many gardeners feel very unsure about – there are several different types of rose groups and each group has its own pruning regime so it’s easy to tie yourself in knots with it all. On this one-day rose pruning course you will be shown by a professional gardener the principles of rose pruning; why we prune., how much do we take off and what to do when we are unsure of what sort of roses we have. We will break down what seems like a complicated subject in to something easy to understand and you will end the day feeling confident in your new skills.
Plan of the Day After a hot drink and welcome, the day will begin by discussing the reasons that gardeners worry about pruning roses and why books and on-line guides can feel confusing and nuanced. We will then explore the principles of rose pruning; why we prune, how the plant responds to pruning and why winter is a good time to prune most roses. You will prune three different types of roses: Shrub roses, hybrid tea and climbing roses. Finally, we will discuss on-going rose care so you get the best out of your roses for the coming summer.
Subjects Covered
Who is the course for? There is no experience or prior knowledge necessary for this course, however students would find attending the “Winter pruning for beginners” course a very useful introduction to this course. You should be able to spend a morning outside on your feet, though you are welcome to bring a folding chair with you to sit on if this is helpful.
By the end of the day you will:
Course Tutor: Jenny Samuels, owner of the Lindfield Gardening Company, has a wide range of experience including horticultural gardening, planting design and teaching gardening to enthusiastic beginners. Jenny’s approach to teaching gardening is influenced by a passion for greener gardening and a strong belief in working with your soil and climate rather than against it.
Tickets: Early Bird Ticket £85 (First 3 tickets sold) Standard Ticket £95
Date, Time, Venue & What to Bring: Wednesday 21st February 2024 10.30am – 3.30pm Field Place Manor House & Barns, The Boulevard, Worthing, West Sussex, BN13 1NP Please bring a packed lunch with you
What happens next? Once you have booked, you will receive an email confirmation – please check your junk mail if you have not heard from us.
About 2 weeks before your course date you will receive another email giving directions and any joining instructions – please check your junk folder if you haven’t received anything.
9 people are attending SOLD OUT – Pruning Roses – A Hands On Gardening Skills Day
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