Roots to Branches: Hands-On Grafting Experience

Farm Ops, in collaboration with Ort Family Farm, is excited to host an exclusive hands-on grafting workshop. This in-person event offers a unique opportunity to learn and practice grafting techniques on tree fruit, receiving instruction from Roger Ort, an experienced horticulturist and farmer. Participants will get to work with select rootstocks and scions, gaining practical experience in grafting their own fruit tree. At the end of the workshop, you will take home three of your very own grafted trees to nurture and grow. Roger will provide Information on the crucial first year of care for your newly grafted trees.

What to Expect:

• Review of grafting techniques
• Grafting demonstration
• Hands-on, instructor led grafting activity; all materials provided, you will take home your grafted tree
• Take-home grafting package, which will include two additional trees (apple rootstocks), apple scion wood to graft at home. Kit will also include parafilm, grafting wax, grafting bands, potting soil, and grafting knife for at home practice.
• Information on taking care of your grafted tree during year 1
• Time to connect with other veterans