Grafting Fruit Trees and Introduction

Grafting is the process in which two separate living plants are joined together and continue growing as a single plant. It's the way virtually all fruit trees are grown today and has been practiced for thousands of years. In this class we'll look briefly at the history of grafting, how it works and practise basic grafting techniques. This class will provide you with the knowledge to graft your own plants at home and/or come back to a second class in the new year when we'll graft actual fruit trees to take home.

About the teacher: Anna Williams is the Project Manager for Cyfoeth Y Coed. She took The Orchard Project's Certificate in Community Orcharding in 2021 to '22. This was a transformative experience and the start of a growing interest in fruit trees. Anna belives that everyone can grow their own fruit and enjoys sharing what she's learnt.

Visiting the Environment Centre

By bus: the EC is a 15 minute walk from the Quadrant Bus Station.

By bike: bikes can be locked in the back of the EC. Go in through the gate and pass the shop on your right. Turn the corner and walk past the green door. The bike rack is on your left.

Parking: are several options for cars.

1. Several spaces for free 3-hour short stay street parking directly outside the Centre building.
2. Plenty of free 1-3 hours bays on neighbouring streets.
3. There is a pay and display carpark on East Burrows Road at the end of Somerset Place (next to the Dylan Thomas Centre). From this carpark cross the road and go through the pedestrian archway to get to the Environment Centre.

Host or Publisher The Environment Centre