South Lakeland Orchard Group

SLOG's Events 2012

 

Saturday 17th March - 2.00-4.00pm SLOG grafting Workshop, Growing Well, Sizergh

Graft your own apple trees using a choice apple rootstocks at between £2.50-£3.00 each. For the first time we can also offer Quince C rootstock for pear grafting at £3.00 each. SLOG also provides a wide range of scion wood varieties for free. Led by Andy and Ros with advice available from other experienced members. Bring your own Stanley knife (a few will be provided) and gardening gloves for protection. Wear suitable footwear as the path to the yurts may be muddy.

DIRECTIONS: On the A591 driving south from Kendal, turn into the car park at Low Sizergh Barn Farm Shop and Tearooms. Park at the far end of the car park and walk over the fields past the chicken house as signposted.

Watch our YouTube video to see what goes on. We hope it whets your appetites to learn more.

Saturday 10th March - National Trust Grafting Workshop at Acorn Bank, Temple Sowerby, Penrith CA10 1SP

If you miss the SLOG workshop, try this one! Organised by Chris & Sara Braithwaite, assisted by Hilary and others. Learn all about grafting and graft your own trees to take away with you. All day event. There will be a £25 charge, which will include lunch. Please contact the National Trust at Acorn Bank to book a place.

DIRECTIONS: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/w-findaplace/w-acornbankgardenandwatermill.htm

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