Fruit training 101
Want to find out how to train your fruit trees to get the best harvest? Join one of our Senior Gardeners for a talk on how we train our peaches, melons, grapes and tomatoes in the Kitchen Garden.
- Booking essential
- Admission applies
Whether you have your own fruit trees or are looking to start, book your place on our Fruit training 101 talk with one of our Senior Gardeners down at the Kitchen Garden.
Book a ticket for the talk on Friday 14 June at 10.30am.
Find out the handy tips and tricks to get the best out of your fruit trees, create beautiful displays or effectively use a space. Discover the different ways our gardeners train our fruit trees, from peaches, melons, grapes and tomatoes.
The talk lasts for approximately 1 hour and will include a guided tour of the different fruit trees growing at the Kitchen Garden.
Tickets cost £10 per person and places are limited. Please note, this ticket does not include entry to Kingston Lacy. Please check our ticket prices on the website.
If you are a member please have your membership card ready to be scanned. If you are a non-member please note you will need to pay £19 ( or gift aid £21) for admission to the property.
Times
The basics
- Booking details
Call 0344 249 1895
- Suitability
Adults over 18 years old
- Meeting point
Please meet our Senior Gardener at the Kitchen Garden Gates
- What to bring and wear
You will be walking outside so please dress appropriately for the weather on the day.
- Accessibility
This talk is level access, with gravel and hard-standing paths. If you would like to attend and would like to discuss your access requirements, please call 01202 883402.
- Other
Please note, this ticket does not include standard entry to Kingston Lacy. On arrival please purchase a ticket or scan your membership card
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