Join us for an in-depth introduction to the art and science of grafting. Grafting is an elegant method for cloning woody perennials, especially our beloved apples, pears, and more. In this workshop we will go over the basics of why we graft, how it works, and the various tools needed to successfully graft. You will be expertly guided through the proper technique for making the correct cuts, working safely, and having high rates of success with your grafts. Take home 4 of your very own grafted apple trees to plant in your own orchard, as well as the confidence to continue grafting your own trees long into the future.

What We’ll Cover

• Why do we graft?
• Rootstock selection
• When to graft
• Which type of graft to use in various scenarios
• How to safely and correctly use a grafting knife

Types of grafts you will learn

• Whip & Tongue
• Cleft

What You Get

• 4 apple rootstock to graft
• A Felco brand folding grafting knife
• Dozens of unique apple varieties to choose from courtesy of Mark’s extensive apple collection–heirlooms, named seedling varieties, cider apples and more.
• Access to Mark’s personal collection of apple literature, all of which are sure to spark even the smallest passion for propagating and growing these amazing fruits.

Buy Additional Rootstock

If you’d like to graft more than 4 trees to take home with you, simply add additional rootstock along with your registration and they will be ready and waiting for you on the date of the workshop.

About Mark

I’ve been working with apples since 2008 and learned to graft my first trees in 2010. It was love at first sight when I realized the magic of clonal propagation, and so my decade plus adventure propagating and growing apples began. I am an avid pomologist with over 10 acres of apple trees under cultivation–99% of which my wife and I propagated ourselves. I’ve long been a collector of interesting apple cultivars with a collection of hundreds of named apples for use in cider, eating, cooking, and more. I’ve discovered and named dozens of wild apples and brought them under cultivation in our orchards. I guess you could say I’m a little obsessed with all things apple. I look forward to sharing my passion and skills with you so that you too can experience the joy of growing your own apple trees!