How to Graft Apple Trees with Chris Troy

Name: How to Graft Apple Trees with Chris Troy
Start: 2025-03-28T09:00:00+00:00
Location: Ballymaloe Cookery School, P25 R274

Schedule

Fri, 28 Mar, 2025 at 09:00 am

UTC+00:00

Location

Ballymaloe Cookery School, P25 R274 | Cork, CK

Part of our 2025 series on orchards, this practical half day course with Chris Troy will teach you how to graft a new - or old - apple variety for your home, school or commercial orchard.
This half day course is for anyone looking to introduce new apple varieties without purchasing new trees and those keen to save old apple trees that may have been damaged or have sentimental value? Or maybe you're moving house and want to bring your favourite apple tree with you? The easiest way to do all of these is through the skill of grafting and Chris will show you the best methods by practical demonstration. All rootstocks and scion wood { Apple varieties } will be provided and Chris will bring extra stock with the option to purchase more on the day.
Our teacher is Christopher Troy, a member of Future Orchards in Upper Glanmire, and a commercial horticulturist with 40 years of experience. Christopher trained in Kildation Horticultural College and from there travelled around Ireland working on various farms. Having worked in a great number of orchards around the country, both commercial and private orchards, Christopher has a diverse and varied knowledge of orchards. A lot of Christopher's knowledge about apple growing has not only developed with experience but also from the history of the older orchards of days gone by.
Nowadays Christopher grows all of his fruit organically at home and is a great advocate for organic farming, encouraging all those he works with to practise organic methods.
What You’ll Learn:
By the end of the course you will have grafted your own apple tree to take home or gift on
Good to Know:
As we’ll spend time walking and learning around the farm please bring suitable clothing and footwear - and allow for changeable weather!
Refreshments included
Tea, coffee and our 48 hour fermented sourdough will be served from 8.45am so please arrive early to sign in, meet other students and get ready for a busy day of hands on learning
The course is held at Ballymaloe Cookery School’s Organic Farm and Gardens in Shanagarry, Co. Cork P25 R274