“I was very lucky to come across Paul when looking for someone to help me with pruning the small orchard I inherited with my house purchase. As a VERY novice gardener I was clueless as to where to start to look after my fruit trees. Not only did Paul provide an excellent service of pruning my trees he also spent time and prioritised explaining and teaching me how to do it myself. He is an excellent teacher and has left me with the skills to be able to care for my trees in the future. I would highly recommend him.” — Pip, pruning tutorial client, Saltdean

“Paul brings his wealth of expertise and knowledge about trees, orchards and agroecology into his teaching. Whether giving input on permaculture systems or how to plant a tree, he communicates with a calm authority that holds students’ attention and interest. Paul adapts his teaching to the group, integrating engaging interactive activities and practical hands-on experience. His attention to detail is seen in his reassuringly clear and valuable health and safety input and oversight of students undertaking gardening tasks. Students enjoy being able to ‘have a go’ with his supportive guidance. This ensures they learn new knowledge and skills, but also that they have memorable experience that might encourage them to reflect on how sustainable food production relates to their own lives and that of their wider community” — Dr Perpetua Kirby, Lecturer in Childhood and Youth/University of Sussex

“Paul’s calm approach with students ensures they are sensibly briefed issues and well informed before taking part in tasks which he sets up in a way that allows maximum involvement. He checks understanding at all times and his knowledge and the way he imparts it is much respected and valued by our students.” — Dr John Parry OBE, Senior Lecturer in Education/co-lead on the Food Forest Garden Module/co-Director of Green Unite

“Paul’s knowledge, event leadership and enthusiasm was infectious and really inspired all of the volunteers, including myself” — Jennifer Stedman, Corporate Volunteer Coordinator, Trees for Cities