Orchard planning
and design
A workshop for Oxfordshire community groups looking to plant a community orchard
Led by fruit tree specialist Andy Howard, this is a free interactive workshop with a visit to a local orchard.
Topics covered will include:
Types of fruit tree including heritage varieties
How to design an orchard (aspect, soil conditions, frost, watering, spacing and layout)
Ordering fruit trees
How to manage a community planting day
Location
Sandford on Thames village Hall, Sandford-on-Thames Village Hall, Henley Road, Sandford-on-Thames, Oxford, OX4 4YN
Date and time
Friday 20th September 10:00-15:00
Details
Tea and coffee provided, but please bring your own lunch.
The community orchard is a 5 minute walk from the village hall.
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Request
your spot
Please complete the form to request your spot and we’ll be in touch with more details.
Spaces are limited, so if you are unable to make the event, please do let us know.
If you have any questions, please email lucy@internationaltreefoundation.org
The workshop is currently full. Complete the form to request a spot on the waitlist and we’ll let you know if a space becomes available.
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Meet your trainer
Andy Howard of The Heritage Fruit Tree Company is an "Orchard Architect" and horticulturist who designs, restores and maintains orchards, grafts trees, and runs training courses on pruning, grafting and budding.
Andy is passionate about promoting and reviving heritage fruit species and nurturing the skills needed to create and care for fruit trees. He is a founding member of the Midshires Orchard Group (covering Bucks, Northants, Oxfordshire, Warwickshire) and a member of the RHS Fruit Group and National Orchard Network.
This workshop is made possible thanks to the kind support of CAG Oxfordshire