About this Event
On this course you will learn the ancient art of fruit tree grafting, focusing primarily on the ‘whip and tongue’ technique. All tools and materials will be provided. The barn may be cold, so do wrap up warm!
Date/time: Saturday 1st March, 10am - 2pm
Location: Purple Patch, Watercress Farm, Boiling Wells Ln, Bristol BS2 9XY
Access information: Please note there is no parking here (nearest parking is Stottbury Road)
Schedule: Please see below for the proposed schedule for the day,
there may be some minor adjustments depending on how much
grafting practice individuals need.
10:00 - 10:30am Arrive at the Purple Patch, hot drink and welcome, housekeeping
10.30 - 11am Grafting theory
11am -12.00 Practice grafting cuts and taping
12.00 - 12.20 Tea/coffee break and biscuits
12.20 - 13.30 Choosing varieties and grafting of trees to take home
13.30 - 14.00 Basics for follow on tree care discussed:
- Planting
- Pollination
- Planting
We will be grafting our chosen varieties on to the most versatile semi-vigourous rootstock MM106
Additional rootstocks can be bought at a cost of £4 each and scion wood for £2 per 20cm stick. Please arrange in advance.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Purple Patch managed by Garden Folk C.I.C., Boiling Wells Lane, Bristol, United Kingdom
GBP 40.00