Niwaki Workshop

Topiary Course with Jake Hobson

10.00: Introduction & coffee

Illustrated talk on Niwaki in Japan, and how the same techniques can be applied to English gardens. Q&A session

Tour around the garden at Harvard Farm, looking at the topiary and Japanese pruning

Lunch in the barn

Tour of the nursery area, where we are field growing a small but unique collection of trees trained and shaped in Japanese styles.

Practical demonstrations on trees, including training & clipping

Individual participation

4.00: Tea

 

This is a practical day: please bring secateurs and appropriate outdoor clothing.

Numbers are limited to around 12 per day.

 

£120.00 for the day, including lunch

at Harvard Farm BA22 9SZ

Wednesday 12th June 2013 SORRY, ALL PLACES BOOKED

Tuesday 24th September 2013

                  

Jake also does private visits for small groups in your garden if you're interested.

 

More info at http://www.jakehobson.com/#page_workshops

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