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Chris Heseltine

Trained in agriculture at Writtle College.  Runs the family fruit farm, which he joined in 1975, .  Used to be an instructor and examiner for the former Agriculture Training Board, on fruit pruning. 

Company: 
Willow Tree Farm, Assington
Courses by this Tutor
  • Fruit Tree Pruning
    5 May 2012
    10.00 - 16.30
    £80 including home-made lunch & all other refreshments

    A one-day course to explain the principles of fruit tree pruning, the use of tools and how to sharpen them.  This will be followed by a practical demonstration in Chris's commercial orchard on how to prune new trees, and another in a different orchard on how to rescue old and neglected...

  • Fruit Tree Pruning
    11 November 2012
    10.00 - 16.30
    £80 including home-made lunch & all other refreshments

    A one-day course to explain the principles of fruit tree pruning, the use of tools and how to sharpen them.  This will be followed by a practical demonstration in Chris's orchard on how to prune new trees, and another in a different orchard on how to rescue old and neglected fruit trees....