Introduction to Pruning & Grafting Fruit Trees

75 Clearwater Drive,Falmouth ME 04105

25 March, 2023

Description

Join us this Saturday, March 25th from 10:00 - 11:30 AM for a Community Foodscapes workshop! Led by local Foodscaper David Homa of Post Carbon Deisgns, we will be learning all about the how-to's of fruit tree maintenance. Not to mention... participants will also have the opportunity to learn how to "graft" scion wood from one tree onto another. Do you know what that means?! Yes, it's true... You can have several varieties of fruits growing on the same root stock/ tree trunk. And, you can learn how to do this at home. How about them apples? Come join us to find out more. What: Introduction to Pruning & Grafting Fruit Trees Where: University of Maine Cooperative Extension Cumberland County Note: Find us in the 1st floor classroom when you enter the building to your left. When: Saturday, March 25th, 10:00 - 11:30 AM Register Now! More information about the workshop: Led by local Foodscaper David Homa this Saturday, March 25th, join us for a hands on workshop demonstration: Introduction to Pruning & Grafting Fruit Trees. Topics will include discussion on seasonality and timing for tree maintenance, proper cuts, tree part identification, grafting methods, and tool selection. Participants are invited to learn the basics of caring for fruit trees. This session will demonstrate various pruning and grafting techniques that you can try at home. The Foodscapes Educator will bring tools and plant material for a hands on demonstration of tree caretaking techniques. Get ready to try your hand at some pruning and grafting cuts on scion wood and fruit tree material. This Foodscapes Community Workshop is... FREE FOR MAINE FOODSCAPES GARDENERS! $10 for Community Members ALL ARE WELCOME We hope to see you there! Questions? Email [email protected] www.mainefoodscapes.org/events