RSVP for Fruit Tree Grafting

press release: Do you wish your ornamental crabapple tree had large juicy apples? Do you have a fruiting apple tree but wish you had a crabapple tree? These are just some reasons to practice the age-old art of grafting. Learn several approaches to grafting, followed by a demonstration and hands-on practice. You will graft and take home two semi-dwarf fruit trees of your choice (apple, pear, or plum). Root stocks and scionwood provided. Instructor: John Holzwart (Plant Based Services)

1-3 p.m., Saturday, March 23

Registration Deadline: Friday, March 15

Price: $38/$30 for Olbrich member

Scionwood Exchange follows from 3-4 pm: Join fellow fruit tree enthusiasts as we swap stories and trade scionwood from various fruit trees. Bring as many types of labeled cuttings of dormant scionwood as you wish; no patented varieties. If you are picking up scionwood, bring plastic bags. If you are bringing scionwood to trade or give away, be ready to supply a botanical name and description of the fruit. Instructor: John Holzwart (Plant Based Services)

Price: Free!