Growing Fruit, Hardwood Cuttings, and Grafting Workshops

This even will include three classes, and be followed directly by our annual scion exchange where you can share plant materials with other fruit enthusiasts.

9:00 to 9:25 - Unusual Fruit to Grow At Home

Interested in growing fruit but bored with the run of the mill varieties? Join us to learn about fun new favorites.

9:30 to 10:00 - Hardwood Cuttings

Nothing to do on a cold winter day but daydream about how you’re going to get more plants this spring? We have the answer. Making hardwood cuttings while they’re dormant is one of the easiest ways to get lots more of your favorites. Join us to learn this simple method of vegetative propagation.

10:00 to 10:50 – Grafting demo and hands on workshop

Imagine a rose bush with different colored blossoms or a nectarine/apricot tree. Do you want to increase your inventory of shrubs and trees but have little room? Learn the grafting method commonly used to add different varieties onto an existing plant so that both varieties produce flowers and/or fruit.

After the workshop, join us for our annual scion exchange from 11am to 12pm. February is the perfect time for winter pruning. Instead of composting the discarded branches (scions), exchange them with other orchardists and pick up some new-to-you varieties.

Visit https://trianglefruitandnutgrowers.weebly.com/collect-scions.html for instructions on how to collect scions or email [email protected].

Workshop and Classes: 9:00am – 11:00am

Registration required

Scion Exchange: 11:00am - Noon

No registration required

(Participation in workshop not required)

Hosted by the Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers of Durham County

Image Credit: Laurel County Cooperative Extension, UK CES

Host or Publisher N.C. Cooperative Extension, Durham County