Traditional Hedge-laying ~ FULLY BOOKED

A unique opportunity to spend one day developing your traditional hedge-laying skills with expert countryside craftsman Peter Drake, at Denmark Farm.

You will learn the benefits and techniques of hedgerow management including singling and high pruning as well as laying. The principle 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 the approx 40m hedge which runs along the Denmark Farm entrance track in the local Ceredigion style. Peter will also cover health and saftey and the basics of tool maintenance.

All tools and equipment will be provided as well as plenty of hot drinks and biscuits. Please come dressed for cold and wet weather and bring a packed lunch.

Tutor: Peter Drake

Fees: Waged participants – £40 / Low/unwaged participants – £30

If you require accommodation during this course you can choose to stay in the Self-Catering Eco Lodge at Denmark Farm from £33 per night (min 2 nights) or in our shared dormitory for £18 for night.

You may also be interested in other courses at Denmark Farm including: Basket weaving, Roundwood Timber Framing, Winter Pruning of Fruit Trees and Willow Coppicing and Management.