| Course dates 2012 |
| Basic Grafting Demo (FULL) |
21 |
Jan |
£36.00 |
| Basic Grafting Demonstration |
28 |
Jan |
£36.00 |
| Disease and Pest Control in Fruit |
3 |
February |
£20.50 |
| Cooking the Food of Love |
4 |
February |
£125.00 |
| Pruning |
11/12 |
February |
£56.50 / day |
| Photography |
18/19 |
February |
£131.80 |
| Pruning |
25/26 |
February |
£56.50 / day |
| Sewing |
7 |
March |
£65.00 |
| Pruning |
17/18 |
March |
£56.50 / day |
| Sewing |
21 |
March |
£65.00 |
| Photography |
24/25 |
March |
£131.80 |
| Sewing |
28 |
March |
£65.00 |
| Artisan Cider Making – Day |
21/22 |
April |
£105.00 / day |
| Photography |
28/29 |
April |
£131.80 |
| Artisan Cider Making – Day |
26/27 |
May |
£105.00 / day |
| Summer Pruning (Off Site) |
28/29 |
July |
£45.00 / day |
| Planning a Fruit Garden |
13 |
Oct |
£20.50 |
| Pruning |
24/25 |
Nov |
£56.50 / day |
| Pruning |
1/2 |
Dec |
£56.50 / day |
2012 Course Details:
Basic Grafting Demonstration
21st January - FULL
New date 28th January - PLACES AVAILABLE
£36.00 (Includes Tea & Coffee)
This is a demonstration course and not “hands on” for the participants. Those attending will be shown how to graft their own tree, graft in pollinator branches, change the varieties on a tree, as well as tree repair. A sample of free wax and tape will be given to enable course members to graft at home. Persons wishing to graft their own chosen tree following “B.G.D” day should consult Brogdale at least two months before the date in order to get specific advice on what materials to purchase or obtain.
Disease and Pest Control in Fruit
3rd February - £20.50 (Includes Tea & Coffee)
Instructor - Mike Austen
The intention of this course is to enable persons with fruit in their gardens to recognise disease and pest problems and how to treat these problems, ensuring that their fruit crops well and in a disease free condition. This course will cover top and soft fruit and also organic growing methods.
Cooking The Food Of Love
4th February - £125.00
(Refreshments/lunch with wine included)
Join our expert chef Neil Scott from The Globe & Rainbow in Kilndown Kent to learn how to prepare and cook a lavish three course meal for the love in your life on Valentines Day. This full day course will take you through every process in preparing & cooking your food. You will have a hands on experience from preparing your delicious starters though to making your own petite fours. For More Info Please Visit – www.globeandrainbow.co.uk
Pruning
11th/12th February
£56.50 / day
(Refreshments/lunch included)
The course is largely practical and outside, protective clothing and suitable footwear is needed. You will need secateurs, pruning saw and note books. Summary handout of the day will be issued. Time will also be spent indoors on pruning principles and tree forms. The course object is to enable you to commence pruning with confidence and to understand basic principles.
Photography
18th/19th February - £131.80 (For two day course)
(Refreshments/lunch included)
Instructor – Karen Wallace
Not Necessarily Apples is a two day course held over a weekend, this will run from 10:00 – 15:00 each day.
The course is designed for adults who want to start using their camera to its full potential and understand how to create great photography. The course will be creative and inspiring, using the beautiful grounds of Brogdale as the backdrop for your pictures.
For full course details visit – www.karenwallacephotography.com.
Pruning
25th/26th February £56.50 / day
(Refreshments/lunch included)
The course is largely practical and outside, protective clothing and suitable footwear is needed. You will need secateurs, pruning saw and note books. Summary handout of the day will be issued. Time will also be spent indoors on pruning principles and tree forms. The course object is to enable you to commence pruning with confidence and to understand basic principles.
Sewing
7th March - £65.00 (Refreshments/lunch included)
Instructor – Karen Mansfield
Don’t Forget Your Flags - To celebrate the jubilee Karen Mansfield is sharing some of her secrets with you…. Karen will be showing you how to make your very own jubilee bunting in themed fabrics for your party. And for the more adventures of you why not learn how to make the perfect cushion fit enough for the Queen to sit on. For More Info Please Visit - www.karenmansfield.co.uk
Pruning
17/18th March £56.50 / day
(Refreshments/lunch included)
The course is largely practical and outside, protective clothing and suitable footwear is needed. You will need secateurs, pruning saw and note books. Summary handout of the day will be issued. Time will also be spent indoors on pruning principles and tree forms. The course object is to enable you to commence pruning with confidence and to understand basic principles.
Sewing
21st March - £65.00 (Refreshments/lunch included)
Instructor – Karen Mansfield
Don’t Forget Your Flags - To celebrate the jubilee Karen Mansfield is sharing some of her secrets with you…. Karen will be showing you how to make your very own jubilee bunting in themed fabrics for your party. And for the more adventurous of you why not learn how to make the perfect cushion fit enough for the Queen to sit on. For More Info Please Visit - www.karenmansfield.co.uk
Artisan Cider Making – Day course
21st & 22nd April - £105.00 per day
This one day beginners course located in the heart of the UK’s apple growing region at the National Fruit Collection will allow you to discover the ancient British art of making your own Cider (Cyder) and Perry.
Spend the day with our own award winning local Kent artisan cider producer Simon Reed from Rough Old Wife Cider learning how to make real cider and perry. This one-day course is suitable for beginners who are interested in the fascinating background, heritage and making of real cider and perry at home and for those wanting to develop the use of apples and pears on their farm or small holding.
The course will cover topics such as:
- History, heritage and traditions of cider and perry making.
- An overview of the various varieties of apples and pears used for making cider and perry – regional differences.
- Choice, sourcing and use of equipment – domestic and larger scale.
- Practical work milling and pressing of apples and pears.
- Fermentation and maturation.
- Bottling and storage options.
- Problems
- Optional tour of the national Fruit Collection orchards and cider apple collection.
All ingredients, equipment and basic recipe are provided. In addition participants will be given a detailed handout and summary to take-away with them for reference.
Participants are encouraged to bring along their own apples and pears for identification or depending on the variety press them themselves in the practical sessions.
The course includes refreshments and an informal light lunch.
Pre – booking for all courses is essential.
For more information please contact Brogdale Collections:
Tel: 01795 536250
Email: enquiries@brogdalecollections.co.uk
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