Heritage Fruit Tree Grafting Workshop

Name: Heritage Fruit Tree Grafting Workshop
Start: 2024-08-12T17:30:00+08:00
End: 2024-08-12T21:30:00+08:00
Location: Southern Forests Community Landcare office, 2 Edwards St, Manjimup

Schedule

Mon Aug 12 2024 at 05:30 pm to 09:30 pm

UTC+08:00

Location

Southern Forests Community Landcare office, 2 Edwards St, Manjimup | Manjimup, WA

Do you want to learn the art of grafting to propagate heritage fruit trees, preserve rare varieties, and increase orchard diversity?
Join expert grower Neil Barrclough on a captivating journey into the world of heritage fruit tree grafting! This immersive four-hour workshop delves into the fascinating methods and skills needed to propagate cherished, time-tested fruit varieties. Learn from Neil's extensive knowledge and hands-on guidance as you explore different grafting techniques, gain insights into rootstock selection, and discover the secrets to successfully nurturing your grafted trees. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or a curious beginner, this workshop will equip you with the confidence and expertise to bring the legacy of heritage fruit trees into your own backyard, fostering self-sufficiency and contributing to a sustainable future.
What You'll Learn:
-History and Importance of Heritage Fruit Trees: Understand the unique value of heritage varieties for biodiversity, cultural heritage, and flavour preservation.
-Rootstock Selection: Explore the role of rootstocks in tree health, size control, and disease resistance, learning how to choose the right fit for your goals.
-Grafting Techniques: Understand various grafting methods like whip and tongue, cleft grafting, and chip budding under Neil's expert instruction.
-Hands-on Practice: Gain practical experience through guided exercises, actively participating in grafting demonstrations and practicing on provided materials.
-Aftercare and Maintenance: Learn essential tips for ensuring the success of your grafted trees, including proper watering, fertilisation, and pest management.
-Troubleshooting and Problem-Solving: Address common grafting challenges and gain insights into overcoming potential obstacles.
Best of all, you get to take home you own grafted tree!
Cost is $50pp.
Please book via the website link.
This project is supported by FRRR, through funding from the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund.
Surviving the Dry is the collective name for a series of five projects all designed to reduce the potential for community harm during times of drought by first building social resilience.