Apple Tree Grafting Workshop: Mass Aggie

Mass Aggie Seminars 2017: A Home Garden Series

Apple Tree Grafting – a Hands-on Workshop
Saturday, March 11, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. led by Dr. Wesley Autio
UMass Cold Spring Orchard, 391 Sabin St., Belchertown, MA

Many people do not realize that all apple varieties are reproduced by grafting – they are not grown from seed. For horticultural enthusiasts, one of the most satisfying techniques to master is grafting. Wes Autio will present a hands-on workshop on ‘bench grafting’ and ‘cleft grafting’ of apple trees. Other grafting techniques will also be discussed. Proper tools and sharpening will be included. All participants in the workshop will graft several of their own apples trees to take home.

There will be a break for participants to enjoy a BYO lunch.
This workshop will be partially out of doors, so please dress appropriately for potentially wet, cold, and muddy conditions.

Fee: $100. To register, go to: UMassGarden.com. or mail a check payable to: Mass Aggie Seminars. Attn: Doreen York, UMass, 101 French Hall, Amherst, MA 1003-9294
Sponsored by: Nourse Farms, OESCO,Inc., and Adams County Nursery.
To view the entire Mass Aggie series, go to: UMassGarden.com