Graft Your Own Apple & Pear Trees! 🍎🍐
Ever wanted to graft your own fruit trees? Join us for an engaging and hands-on Apple and Pear Tree Grafting Workshop at Edible Gardens, Thomastown, Kilkenny!
This workshop is perfect for beginners and seasoned gardeners alike, offering you the chance to learn the ancient art of grafting and take home your very own self-grafted trees.
Here's what you'll learn and do:
* What is Grafting and Why Do We Do It? Uncover the fascinating science behind grafting and its many benefits for fruit tree cultivation.
* Collecting & Storing Scion Wood: Discover how to identify, collect, and properly store healthy scion wood for successful grafts.
* Hands-On Grafting Practice: Get practical experience with various grafting methods. You'll learn to recognise which technique is best suited for different situations.
* Care and pruning of your new grafted trees.
* Take Home Your Own Trees! Leave with two self-grafted apple or pear trees, ready to plant and grow in your own garden.
All materials are provided, including:
* Rootstock
* Scion wood
* Grafting knives
Light refreshments will also be provided to keep you energised throughout the workshop.
Limited spaces available.
For further information or to register your interest contact us at.
By phone and Whatsapp 0851015179
Are you ready to create your own bountiful organic orchard?
Join us for a hands-on, one-day course designed specifically for beginners! Learn everything you need to know to successfully establish and maintain a thriving organic orchard right here in Ireland.
Organic Orchard Establishment for Beginners
What You'll Learn:
- Site Analysis: Discover how to assess your land to find the perfect spot for your orchard.
- Tree Selection: Find out which fruit trees thrive in the Irish climate.
- Strategic Planting: Learn the best practices for where to plant trees on your site for optimal growth.
- Essential Tools: Get a rundown of the key tools you'll need to establish and maintain your orchard.
- Hands-on Planting: Physically plant and mulch a tree with expert guidance.
- Pruning Fundamentals: Master the basics of pruning for first-year and second-year trees.
- Tree Shapes: Understand different tree shapes and how they affect growth and yield.
- Natural Pest Management: Learn effective, organic methods to protect your trees from pests.
Ongoing Support: It is important to us that you leave our course with the tools to succeed in starting your own orchard.Therefore we are available to answer any back up questions you may have in the future.
Location:
Edible Garden, Jerpoint West, Thomastown, Kilkenny
Price:
€70
Light refreshments will be provided on the day.
Make sure to bring warm outdoor clothes and boots.
Spaces are limited, so book your spot today and start your journey to a fruitful future!
Contact us at:
Email: info@edible-gardens.net
Or on Whatsapp: 0851015179