Fruit Pruning Masterclass Sunday 17th January 2027

We are excited to offer this amazing opportunity to learn how to prune roses with Neil Miller, to actually have a have the opportunity to practice your new skills in the Hever Castle Rose Garden, to have a guided walking tour of the castle gardens with Neil and then actually take a Rosa 'Hever Castle' home with you to remind you of the experience.  Thank you so much Neil!

Schedule For The Day

Arrive at the scenic Hever Castle set within 150 acres of breathtaking gardens and grounds, where you will be met by Plant Heritage Representatives at 9.30 am.

Following a short walk from the car park to gardener’s mess room where you can enjoy a welcome Tea or Coffee.

At 10am you will proceed to the Orchard where Neil will commence his talk by demonstrating how to prune Apple, Pear, Quince and Medlar.

Following Neil’s demonstration, you will get the opportunity to be let lose on this historic orchard to prune first hand. 

We will break for lunch at 12.30 so please bring a packed lunch with you, Tea and Coffee with be available.

Neil has also kindly agreed to provide a guided tour of the gardens at 13.15pm. Where you will explore the brainchild of William Waldorf Astor that were laid out from 1904 – 1908 by Joseph Cheal and Son, turning marshland into the spectacular garden that you see today. Your tour will take in The Italian Garden set alongside hand dug 38acre lake, Diana’s Walk, Sunday Walk & Church Gill, Blue Corner, Two Sisters Lawn and Pool Tuder Garen and finishing back at the Rose Garden.

As your day draws to a close you will get to take a small piece of Hever home with you to remember the day with a Rosa “Hever Castle”

Please bring your own secateurs and packed lunch.