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Espalier Fruit Course Series - Jodoigne

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Pomko Espalier Fruit Course Series 2027 (Jodoigne)

Well-maintained and pruned fruit trees provide more and better fruit. It is important to prune your fruit trees well: at the right time and in the right way. Everyone can learn to prune their fruit trees themselves. 

After all, we all want delicious fruit. In this 3-part course series, we will teach you the tricks of the trade to grow and maintain delicious espalier fruit at home. In this workshop, you will learn and be taught the basic principles of pruning. If you want to get started with espalier fruit, then this course series is perfectly suited for you! 


DAY 1 THEORY + WINTER PRUNING

Date: Saturday, March 27, 2027 from 9 AM to 4 PM

The day begins with a journey through the fruit tree. In this theoretical lesson, we will take you through the fruit tree. You will learn about: 

  • How is a fruit tree structured? 
  • Terminology of a fruit tree 
  • Why pruning is important and why do we prune at certain times? 
  • Understanding growth and pruning rules 
  • The formation and cultivation of espalier fruit trees 
  • A theoretical introduction to the winter pruning of espalier fruit trees

After the theoretical introduction, there will be a demonstration of winter pruning of espalier fruit trees. After lunch, you will take the pruning shears yourself and after an introduction, you can get started. Only in this way will you really master the tricks of the trade. 

=> for this day, please provide a lunch package

MORNING 2 THEORY + FIRST SUMMER PRUNING

Date: Saturday, June 12, 2027 from 1:30 PM to 5 PM

During this morning, we will look at the reaction growth from the previously performed winter pruning and work on the fruit set on our espalier trees. After a theoretical introduction and a demonstration, you will take the pruning shears yourself and can prune the espalier trees.

AFTERNOON 3 THEORY + SECOND SUMMER PRUNING

Date: Saturday, September 11, 2027 from 1:30 PM to 5 PM

During this afternoon we will continue working on the fruit setting close to our guiding branches so that our espaliers will be full of flowers next year. After a theoretical introduction and a demonstration, you will take the pruning shears in hand and can prune the espaliers yourself.

Participation fee?  

The participation fee is 200.00 euros per person (incl. VAT) for 3 lessons (incl. course materials).  

Participation is only possible for the complete series of 3 lessons (1 day and 2 half days). 

To make the course as educational as possible, we intentionally keep the number of registrations small. 

Payment?

After registration, you will receive an invoice; after payment of your invoice, your registration is final.

Where?

The theoretical and practical lessons take place at the Fruiticum of the Abbey of La Ramée.