Saturday 13 February, 9.30am-1.30pm

Course capacity: 12 places (adults only please)

Level: Beginner gardeners and others new to growing fruit

Do you have an allotment or large garden and want to grow fruit but don’t know where to start?  If you are new to fruit growing this course will give you easy methods and  the practical knowledge to start growing a range of different fruits without spending a fortune!

Say goodbye to  buying  bland, overpriced fruit and give your taste buds a treat with your own fresh and delicious favourites.

What the course covers:

• How to choose the best fruit trees for your site and space.
• How to plant your trees and care for them.
• How to get more raspberries, strawberries, currant and loganberries for free through simple methods of propagation.

What you will need on the day:

This course will be taught outdoors so please dress warmly and wear waterproof shoes and jackets. All tools and materials will be provided by the trainers. There are toilet facilities on site. Tea, coffee and snacks will be provided.

Trainers: John Fryer and Simon Powell from Whitehawk Community Food Project

About the site:

Whitehawk Community Food Project is a friendly, allotment-based organic gardening group. Volunteer days are Thursdays and Sundays 12pm-dusk and anyone who helps out on the allotment will be rewarded with fresh seasonal produce. This is a well-established site with beautiful sea views, polytunnels, orchard, and vegetable and herb gardens.

Fees: £25 / £5*

Discounts:

*Through our funding from the Big Lottery Fund and the kind support of those paying full price for the courses, we are able to offer a limited number of subsidised course places. These are available to people who are in receipt of one or more of the following benefits, or are the unwaged dependant of someone receiving these benefits: Income Support, Job Seekers Allowance, Housing or Council Tax Benefit, Working Tax Credit, Carers Allowance and Pension credit (Guarantee Credit only). Please ensure you are able to provide proof of benefits if requested. To get this discount please use discount code HBHSCA.