Grafting is the ancient art of propagation that ensures trees are kept true to type. If you a struggling for space to grow that heirloom apple that you've fallen in love with then grafting is for you. Craig Castree is a master grafter, has five apple trees and they produce thirty-six varieties of apples.
Join Craig at Heronswood Garden to learn the art of grafting and expand the varieties of fruit that you can grow at home.
What you will learn:
- What tools you will need to graft
- What types of trees are suitable for grafting
- Different types of grafting techniques
- The importance of good root stock
- How to form the framework of a tree
- How to extend your picking season by selecting early, mid and late varieties
- The importance of practicing your grafting
This Masterclass is designed to teach you all you need to know to get started on grafting at home and enable you to grow many more varieties of your favourite fruits.
For further details or to book, please click 'More Information'.