Description
A unique opportunity to spend two days developing your traditional hedge-laying skills with expert countryside craftsman Peter Drake. You will learn the benefits and techniques of hedgerow management including singling and high pruning as well as laying. The principal aim is to give you as much ‘hands-on’ traditional hedge-laying experience as possible. The course will involve laying an established hedge, mostly consisting of hazel, hawthorn and blackthorn, and filling in gaps with new tree saplings. We will be laying an approx 25-20 m hedge in the local Ceredigion style. Peter will also cover health and safety and the basics of tool maintenance. Tutor: Peter Drake Peter has a long history of teaching at and helping to develop Denmark Farm Conservation Centre. His hedge-laying and stone walling skills are hard to match within the county and West Wales. All proceeds from our events and holidays are ploughed directly back into managing our 40 acre nature reserve. Thank you for your support and please do come to visit soon.
What's included in the price?
Face to face teaching, all tools and equipment. Please come dressed for cold and wet weather and bring a packed lunch. Hot drinks will be provided during breaks.
Duration
7 hours
Cancellation policy
Medium - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 weeks before the course starts
Maker
Denmark Farm Conservation Centre is a 40 acre nature reserve managed by the charity The Shared Earth Trust. We host a range of craft, sustainable living, conservation and ecology courses with all profits ploughed back into caring for the nature and wildlife on site.
Suitable for
- Adults
- Seniors
- Teenagers
- Parking provided
- Suitable for beginners
