Free online presentation with Q&A 7.30-9pm
Monday 13 January 2025
Hands on tree planting at volunteering events
Various dates and locations January – March 2025 TBC
Our tutors have many years of experience between them in planting fruit trees in the most varied situations imaginable. Fruit trees need to be given the best possible start – if planted properly, you have the best chance of being rewarded with decades of fresh fruit.
What will the free Fruit tree planting presentation cover?
Deciding which tree(s) to plant can be a complicated business, but we will briefly look at the basics you need to consider including assessing your site and selecting varieties, rootstocks and pollination. We will also touch on how to grow fruit trees in small spaces and plant cordon trees against fences, walls, etc.
What will the free Fruit tree planting volunteering cover?
Various dates and locations January – March 2025 TBC
At a volunteering session you will get plenty of hands-on experience planting fruit trees with guidance from our leaders. We will demonstrate the planting technique we have developed over many years, using techniques and materials which will ensure the best possible start for your trees in a variety of conditions.
Together we will be planting community orchard trees that will provide food, shade and wildlife habitat for years to come.
Watch our video on How to plant an apple tree really well:
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Who is the Fruit tree planting workshop for?
The presentation is open to anyone over the age of 16, and no prior knowledge is necessary. It is relevant to anyone wanting to plant one or more fruit tree in their garden, school, allotment or in a community location.
The volunteering will entail some digging and moderately heavy work, but participants should not feel obliged to do anything they don’t feel up to. Do dress appropriately, however, as we will not be deterred by poor weather conditions.
Brighton Permaculture Trust aims to meet the needs of participants with physical disabilities and learning difficulties. If you have any issues which you feel may affect your ability to attend or participate in this workshop, please contact us to discuss them prior to booking.
Tutors
Bryn Thomas has 20 years of experience planting and growing fruit trees in a variety of locations. He is an experienced tutor and has led many orchard planting days.
Kate Bingley is the Community Orchards Team Operational Manager and a forest garden designer, grower and gardener. She has a particular interest in edible and medicinal perennial plants.
Online presentation
7.30-9pm
This will be delivered by zoom. Details will be supplied on registration
Volunteering to plant orchards
Various dates and location January – March 2025
When dates are announced they will be posted on our website. Join our Volunteer mailing list to receive regular updates.
Fees
Free
Booking the Fruit tree planting presentation
Please book using the link below to receive the Zoom link.
If you have completed the booking process but you haven’t received a confirmation email from us please contact us to check your booking has gone through.
Book the 13 January 2025 workshop
What does this workshop lead on to?
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