Hedge Laying Workshop

A rare mainland opportunity workshop to learn how to traditionally ‘lay’ a hedge – i.e. cut/tilt/prop and ‘weave’ it to make it stock-proof… At historic Oldbury, a state-heritage-listed farmhouse and parkland in Sutton Forest, Southern Highlands.

Layed hedges defined paddocks and fields after shepherds left for the goldfields and labour to herd flocks or protect the crops became scarce. Layed hedges were replaced after the 1850s when fencing wire arrived and became affordable.

All day workshop led by James Boxall, experienced hedge layer, including theory and practical. All refreshments and lunch provided. Hosted by The Australian School of Gardening. All proceeds go to SHBG. For further information