Are you unsure or confused about how to prune your roses? This one day practical workshop will build your confidence and skills in why and how to prune a variety of rose types including shrub roses and climbing roses.
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 1-day rose pruning workshop you will be shown by professional gardener Jenny Samuels, the principles of rose pruning; why we prune, how much 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 into something easy to understand and you will end the day feeling confident in your new skills.
The workshop will begin by looking at the reasons why 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 a variety of roses including shrub roses and climbing roses. Finally, we will discuss on-going rose care so you get the best out of your roses for the coming summer. In the middle of the day we will break for lunch, please bring a packed lunch with you.
• The principles of pruning – why we prune roses and how the plant responds.
• Which roses we prune in winter
• Correct pruning cuts
• How to prune different border roses
• How to prune a climbing rose
• How to prune a rose when we don’t know what type it is
• Equipment to use
• On-going rose care; feeding, watering, deadheading and avoiding disease
No experience or prior knowledge is necessary for 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.
• Understand why we prune roses.
• Feel confident to prune a shrub or climbing rose
• Be able to prune a rose when you are unsure of its type.
• Know how to make correct pruning cuts using secateurs, loppers, or a pruning saw.
• Know how to feed, water, and maintain your roses for the following year.
• Know how to reduce the risk of common rose diseases.
About the 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.
Standard Ticket £92
Friday 12th February 2027
10.00am – 2.00pm
Danny House, New Way Lane, Hurstpierpoint, West Sussex, BN6 9BB
Please bring a packed lunch with you.
Once you have booked, you will receive an email confirmation.
Shortly before your course date you will receive another email giving directions and any joining instructions.
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Tel: 01273 834 083
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