...and peaches, plums & pears HA HA HA!
Maybe you have a cherished memory of a treasured tree on Grandma and Grandpa's farm. It was a favorite to climb and grab a juicy late summer treat; the pies she made with them were incredible. But maybe that tree is old and in pretty rough shape now, or the entire homestead is going to be auctioned off next year. Maybe the new owners will cut it down, or the whole place plowed under for a couple extra acres of corn and beans.
Wouldn't you like to share some of those apples with your children or even grandchildren?
You can do it by grafting!
Grafting a healthy piece of that tree onto a new young rootstock will allow you to keep producing those same apples for years to come. You'll be able to share with your family and friends, not only the memories, but also the flavor of those apples, and maybe even the pies if Grandma shared her secret recipe! Maybe you'll make several to share as heirloom trees for all the cousins and grandkids.
Fruit Tree Grafting Workshop
WHEN: Saturday, April 13th 2019
10:00 am - 11:00 am
If this sounds good, or even if you just want to acquire a new skill, you'll want to make plans to attend this workshop. During the workshop you will learn how to graft trees and gain valuable hands on experience.Each attendee will be able to graft three trees to take home. Materials include three rootstocks, three pieces of scion wood, grafting tape and compound. Follow the event page for updates, space and materials are limited.
Select from popular or historic apple varieties, or bring scion from your favorite apple tree to preserve a variety that has personal significance to you. Each participant will graft 3 apple trees for $40 (class $10, materials fee of $30). If rootstock is leftover, you'll have the opportunity to graft additional trees for $10 each.
Class size is limited, so reserve your spot by emailing abundantdesign@hotmail.com.
I highly recommend you bring your own knife to the grafting workshop, and to have for future use. Tools to share will be provided, but if you want to use a knife you must use your own. You can purchase one below, or I will have a couple to purchase..
Maybe you'll eventually try a triple graft for three varieties on one tree!
Maybe even more!
A utility knife will do in a pinch (even electrical tape and petroleum jelly can substitute for the tape and compound) but these are the real deal and should provide many future trees to be done.
This knife should last you years and years. The tool probably won't be an heirloom for your grandkids like the knife, but it may speed up your process.
Go to my YouTube Channel for a review of the grafting tool!
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