Nigel Start will talk to us on a topic often raising more questions than answers, now we can get the benefit of an expert!

Nigel Start will bring a lifetime of experience and knowledge on all aspects of pruning. 

Why prune anyway?  To control the overall size, to form a shape, encourage flowers, stimulate fruiting, promote beautiful leaves and colourful stems.  Be clear about your objective; it will stop you from cutting back branches at the wrong time just because they have grown too big.  Pruning at the wrong time may result in a very sad plant or even its demise.

Ensure you use the best quality tools with sharp blades that will make clean cuts that heal  quickly whether secateurs, loppers or even a bow saw. 

Nigel will explain the right pruning times for a large number of plants.  A good rule of thumb is to prune after flowering and avoid severe frost. 

The meeting will be held at St Laurence’s Church Hall, 91 Milton Road, Cambridge CB4 1XB

 All are welcome, members free, guests £5