Courses at Frank P Matthews At Frank P Matthews, we believe learning helps us grow — just like the trees we care for. Our courses are designed to share knowledge, build skills, and inspire confidence in everything we do. Whether you want to learn more about tree growing or plant care, our training gives you hands-on experience and practical advice from our experts. Explore our courses below and see how you can learn and grow with Frank P Matthews. Learn how to Graft! Date: Thursday 26th February 2026 Time: 09:30-12:30 Cost: £50 per person Includes: Your own specially Grafted Tree, Hot Drink on arrival, hands-on grafting demonstration Learn how & why we graft trees: As the dormant season starts to come to an end, and spring will soon be upon us. Now is the perfect time to start to think about producing our next seasons batch of trees. Our workshop will teach you everything need to know about the Grafting methods to be able to produce a true to variety tree, why we graft trees, different techniques and ongoing care to ensure the graft takes. What to Expect Expert Guidance: Led by our Propagation specialists, this half-day workshop, includes practical demonstrations covering proper techniques, rootstock selection, why we graft, and care for strong, healthy growth. Take Home Your Own Tree: Each participant receives a Grafted tree, either one they have done themselves or by our experts. Refreshments: Begin your morning with a Hot Drink from Frank’s Kitchen. Exclusive Discounts: Enjoy 10% off any purchases in the Treeshop on the day of your workshop. What to Bring Please bring warm clothes, sensible footwear and if you wish you can purchase our Grafting Kit, so you have the correct tools, however these will be available on the day also. Winter Pruning Essentials! Date: Saturday 17th January 2026 Time: 13:00-16:00 Cost: £40 per person Includes: Hot Drink on arrival, hands-on demonstrations. Learn how & why we Winter Prune: Winter is the perfect time to start to think about pruning your fruit and ornamental trees for shape and to encourage new growth. Our course will be fully hands on covering all you need to know. What to Expect Expert Guidance: Led by our Tree Experts, this half-day workshop, includes practical demonstrations covering proper techniques for pruning, Tools needed for the job, Why we need to prune and the benefits you will see from this. Refreshments: Begin your morning with a Hot Drink from Frank’s Kitchen. Exclusive Discounts: Enjoy 10% off any purchases in the Treeshop on the day of your workshop. What to Bring Please bring warm clothes, sensible footwear, gloves and your own Secateurs, this will be out in our mother orchards so it may be wet and muddy! Events and Shows Are you interested in the shows and events we will be attending? Just click the link below to see what we have planned. We hope to see you there! Click here