Grow your own soft fruit: Saturday 22nd May 2027

Whether youโ€™re new to growing fruit or looking to improve your existing skills, this informative workshop will introduce you to the rewarding world of soft fruit growing. The term โ€œsoft fruitโ€ covers cane fruits, bush fruits and strawberries, all of which thrive in the UK climate given the right soil preparation and siting.
This one-day workshop combines useful theory with practical demonstrations, giving you the knowledge and confidence to grow healthy plants and enjoy bumper harvests for years to come. Youโ€™ll learn about:

  • Choosing the right varieties for your garden
  • Planting and establishing soft fruit varieties
  • Why, when and how to prune your fruit bushes and canes
  • Common problems, pests and diseases

Join our RHS qualified and experienced tutor on this brand new and exclusive workshop

Held at: The Victorian Walled Garden & Garden Hall, Carshalton.
Date: Saturday 22nd May 2027
Time: 10.30am – 3pm
Price: ยฃ41

Booking: details will be posted in due course.

For further questions/details please email: food@ecolocal.org.uk