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Growing fruit for beginners – including fruit trees and soft fruit

Growing fruit for beginners – including fruit trees and soft fruit

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On 24 October 2026, from 10:15 am, Preston Bissett Nurseries and Country Shop in Oxford will host a series of workshops aimed at beginners interested in growing fruit. The event covers both fruit trees and soft fruits, providing an engaging and accessible talk format to enhance your knowledge of home-grown produce. Entry fees are set at £16.96, offering participants the chance to delve into the world of gardening and sustainability.

A "down-to-earth" talk - an opportunity to learn more about home grown fruit

Growing fruit for beginners – including fruit trees and soft fruit

A "down-to-earth" talk - an opportunity to learn more about home grown fruit

Join Jacky and Julia for an opportunity to learn more about home grown fruit. The talk will cover:-

* Choosing the correct size and varieties for your garden

* Planting, feeding, pruning & aftercare

* Apple storage advice

* Potager, orchard & kitchen garden inspiration ideas from our Design Team

You will leave with plenty of ideas on how to make the most of your home grown fruit. We will spend some time outside, so please dress appropriately for the weather on the day.

Julia is an extremely knowledgeable horticulturalist, who has a passion for "The Kitchen Garden". She comes from a family in Ireland who grew vegetables commercially. She studied Botany at Trinity College Dublin, Kinsealy Research Centre and The Botanic Gardens in Glasnevin, Dublin.

Julia has designed several gardens including the garden for Princess Anne's visit to the Paddocks Housing Trust, and frequently gives horticultural talks, writes garden articles for local magazines and recently developed a gardening YouTube channel.

Arrive at 10.15 am for 10.30 am start. The talk ends at 12 noon.

"Add-ons"

The Tipis are open from 9am-4pm every day. Our kitchen stops serving hot food at 3.30pm

LUNCH AT THE GARDEN TIPI - LUNCH MENU served 12 noon-3.30pm

OR

AFTERNOON TEA AT THE GARDEN TIPI

Stay on after your workshop and book our afternoon tea which include all the traditional sweet and savoury favourites featuring of course our own Preston Bissett twist!

Afternoon tea at £28.95 per person ( 48 hours' notice and online bookings with 4 days’ notice please, min 2 people)

Upgrade to a 20cl piccolo bottle of prosecco at £11.50 or a 75cl bottle of prosecco at £29.00.

Child plate (age 12 and under) £14.50

Our menu features a range of delicious sweet and savoury treats including :-

* A selection of sandwiches

* Scones served with jam and clotted cream

* A selection of seasonal cakes

* A macaroon biscuit and mint chocolate

* Bottomless tea or americano coffee

For enquires, availability or for alternative serving times:-

You can visit The Garden Tipi and speak to a member of the team,

email:- events@thenurseries.com or

call:- 01280-848038

https://thenurseries.com/the-garden-tipi/

Whilst we will do everything we can to accommodate guests with food intolerances and allergies, we are unable to guarantee that dishes will be COMPLETLEY allergen free. Allergens may include - gluten, peanuts, nuts, fish, crustaceans, molluscs, sesame seeds, eggs, milk and milk products, celery, lupin, mustard, soy beans and sulphites.

Refund policy: Refunds up to 30 days before event (all refunds are subject to a £10.00 administration fee).

Eventbrite's booking fee is non-refundable.

Photography disclaimer: Please be aware that photographs may be taken throughout the event and may be used for marketing purposes.

If you wish to pay by credit or debit card, please check out as a guest of PayPal even if you do not have a PayPal account. Please follow the below prompts and continue to Payment.

If you have any queries, please contact us via email events@thenurseries or calling the shop on 01280 848038.

Thank you

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Growing fruit for beginners – including fruit trees and soft fruit takes place on Saturday, 24 October 2026 at 10:15.

Growing fruit for beginners – including fruit trees and soft fruit is held at Preston Bissett Nurseries and Country Shop in Milton Keynes (Bushey Lane, Preston Bissett, MK18 4ND).

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