Instructor: Rikardo Jahnke

Come learn the magic of fruit tree grafting! With this versatile skill you will be able to make your own apple trees at a fraction of the cost of purchasing them, and have the tools to clone any apple tree you happen to fancy. In the class we will discuss and demonstrate whip-and-tongue and cleft grafting in detail. The basics of bridge grafting, bud grafting, and top working older trees will be covered. The care and protection of young trees, selection of root stocks, and sources of grafting scionwood will also be discussed.

Each participant will have the opportunity to graft three apple trees to take home. (Additional rootstock and scionwood will be available for purchase.)

There will be an optional tour of the instructor's orchard after the end of the class.

Date: Saturday, April 9, 2022
Registration Deadline: 3/31/22
Time: 1:00 - 4:30PM
Ages: 12+
Location: Rural Gays Mills, WI
Materials Fee: $24

Sliding Scale Course Fees:
Supporter: $65
Sustainer: $50
Supported: $35

Viroqua Food Co-op Member?
Use discount code VFC22 and enter your member number. (We're sorry, we cannot honor membership in other co-ops for this discount.)