Grow multiple varieties of fruit on one tree! Learn how to graft fruiting scion (a stem cutting) onto an existing tree in the Rosaceae family (apple, pear, plum, cherry). Participants will learn the tree biology behind grafting, the basic tools needed, and various methods such as cleft, bark, whip and tongue, and saddle grafts. This workshop will also cover how to cut a root stock tree’s branch to graft the scion and properly attach the new scion.
F?acilitated by Sam Van Aken (The Open Orchard) and Will Thompson (Arborist).
This event is hosted by NYC Parks GreenThumb. We are proud to be the nation’s largest urban community gardening program, sustaining over 550 gardens throughout New York City. With GreenThumb’s support, community gardens are centers of environmental justice, ensuring that our city is fairer, safer, and greener for all. GreenThumb’s events are free and open to the public.