Fruit Tree Grafting and Pruning Workshop 2026
Learn to graft & prune your fruit trees,
in our stunning orchards.
Come to a Grafting & Pruning Workshop led by Chris Evans. You will learn about grafting and pruning and take home 2 trees you’ve grafted yourself.
Dates
7th March 2026
Cost
£65
Facilitators
Chris Evans
Course Description
You will learn how to prune and graft fruit trees. You will also take home from the day 2 trees you have grafted your self.
If you have a favorite apple tree in your garden you want to propagate, you can bring along a branch (scion) for grafting – contact Chris for details. Chris is also looking for scion of named varieties for grafting in his fruit nursery so if you need a tree pruning he is happy to exchange this work for some of the branches !
This course is suitable for anyone who wants to learn about the grafting and pruning of fruit trees. The land at Applewood is steeply sloping in places so you will need to be able to safely walk about the land.
Appreciation from Past participants
There was a very clear progression of ideas and delivery, a very good mix of practical and theory to reinforce learning
Practical Information
Dates
7th March 2026
Arrive at 9.30 am for a prompt start at 10:00am.
Workshop runs from 10:00 am till 4:00 pm
Booking
£65 per person which includes taking home 2 trees you’ve grafted yourself
For enquiries and booking please email Emma at applewoodcourses@yahoo.com
* Special offer * 10% Discount if bring a friend (find out more here)
Making Payments
We offer this sliding scale on an honesty basis to try and make courses more available for low-income groups. We trust that you will pay what is right for you. Payment by installments are also accepted - please let us know your needs. Secure your place with a £30 deposit.
Food & Accommodation
You will need to bring:
A Packed Lunch - hot drinks will be available. A Memory Stick for course materials to be transferred on to. Any branches (scion) from your favourite tree you want to propagate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Not found what you need to know?
Visit our FAQ page for more information or email Emma at applewoodcourses@yahoo.com
Facilitators & Venue
Chris lives at Applewood with his partner Looby and children Shanti and Teya. He has taught permaculture in the UK, Europe, Nepal, India, U.S.A. and Mexico. He is also a UK assessment level tutor for apprentices working towards their diploma in applied permaculture design with the Permaculture Association Britain.
Applewood Permaculture Centre is a 20 acre smallholding, in Herefordshire, UK. Looby and Chris are lucky to have had this as their family home with their 2 daughters as well as a training centre since July 2016. There are various teaching spaces, from heated yurt and barn space to outdoor marquee and open air. There are many diverse habitats here, woodland, orchard, forest gardens, pasture, pool and kitchen gardens. Applewood is a tranquil sanctuary for wildlife and people alike. We are blessed with night times filled with owl hoots and immense starry skies that you’ll get to enjoy round an outside fire.
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