Autumn in the Orchard - Juicing and Pruning with Chris Troy

Name: Autumn in the Orchard - Juicing and Pruning with Chris Troy
Start: 2025-01-27T09:00:00+00:00
End: 2025-01-27T13:00:00+00:00
Location: Ballymaloe Cookery School

Schedule

Mon Jan 27 2025 at 09:00 am to 01:00 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

Ballymaloe Cookery School | Cork, CK

This practical hands on course is designed to teach participants the essential skills for pruning apple trees to promote health, productivity and longevity. Whether you're a backyard orchardist or managing a larger operation, this course will provide you with the knowledge and confidence to prune like a pro.
Our tutor Christopher Troy is a member of Future Orchards in Upper Glanmire and a commercial horticulturist with 40 years experience. Christopher trained in Kildalton Horticultural College and from there travelled around Ireland working on various farms gaining experience in both commercial and private orchards.
Christopher manages his orchards organically and encourages others to adopt these regenerative principals.
Course Elements:
This course will provide an introduction to the tools needed and teach the skills of pruning both young and older trees
Good to Know:
We’ll spend time walking and learning around the farm and gardens so please bring suitable clothing and footwear - and allow for changeable weather!
Tea, Coffee and sourdough fresh form the Breadshed with jersey butter and homemade jam will be served from 8.45am.
Please arrive early to register and get ready for a busy morning of hands on learning
The course is held at Ballymaloe Cookery School’s Organic Farm and Gardens in Shanagarry, Co. Cork P25 R274