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Hedge Laying Course

14th and 15th October 2017  Hedge laying course – The Husbandry School, Liddy Ball, Bickington, Nr Ashburton, TQ12 6NZ

Hedge Laying (two days course), 10am to 4pm, price £120 per person
On this course – you will learn how to assess a hedgerow for ‘steeping’, which woods will bend and flex, when to tackle the job and how to tie the work together. You will learn the way to create the thick and bushy growth of an effective barrier which offers significant shelter against the wind, animals, and even your neighbours!
The emphasis will be a ‘hands-on approach and you will leave with plenty of learning materials to take home and use to your advantage. All tools provided. Find out more at The Husbandry School.

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