About the Tutor: Justine Gallaccio has worked as a professional gardener for nearly 30 years in a variety of Private Gardens and Estates. She has always had a keen interest in wildlife, and a particular passion for Orchards. Justine is also Regional Manager for Working for Gardeners covering  South Wales and borders.

About the Workshop: This workshop is an opportunity to gain hands on experience and knowledge about how to perform winter pruning for a healthy and productive orchard. The day will start with refreshments in the Victorian glasshouse in the walled garden and a brief welcome from Marianne, outlining her plans for the garden and orchard. Justine will then lead the day, beginning with an explanation about why we prune at this time of year, how to approach what can feel like an overwhelming task, and will then demonstrate best practice on the trees in the orchard, in the garden. The orchard has a range of young and more mature specimens including pears as well as apples, and the walled garden contains espalier trees which Justine will cover too.

About the Venue:
Heeled In is based in The Walled Garden at Oldlands. It has been a productive and beautiful garden and orchard since the Victorian era and includes a period greenhouse and views of the rolling Monmouthshire hills. The garden is conveniently located a 12 minute drive from Monmouth, an hour from Bristol and Cardiff, and a 20 minute drive from Abergavenny rail station.

Refreshments: Tea, coffee and cake will be provided. Please bring a packed lunch.

Please Bring: a packed lunch, gardening gloves and sharp secateurs, pruning saws and loppers (or what ever combination you have!). The Workshop will take place whatever the weather and there is long grass underfoot. Please wear waterproofs, sensible shoes and warm layers

Cost: Members: £65 | Non-members £85

Ticket Info: Tickets can be booked via Working For Gardeners here.