29th November 1.30pm-4pm: The Dingle Gardens & Nursery, Welshpool, Powys has an afternoon on ‘Autumn Trees for the Garden’ with Duncan Hamer. One of the best ways of selecting a tree for the garden is to see mature specimens and discuss your needs with an expert who can help you make the right choice. The afternoon includes a visit to the nursery which is not generally open to the public. RHS members £7.50, non-members £10. Book on 01938555145 or visit Dingle Nurseries.
4th December 10am-1pm: Harveys Garden Plants, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk is running a workshop on pruning apple and pear trees. The nursery inherited many acres of neglected orchard when it moved to the current site. These are gradually been brought back into production and their pruning is an ideal opportunity to see what should be done to restore a fruit tree to full productiviy. RHS members £15, non-members £17.50 (this includes tea, coffee and home-made cakes). Book on 01359233363 or visit Harveys Garden Plants.






