Tree Grafting

Course Type: 
Specialist
Summary: 

A fantastic opportunity to learn how to graft apple and pear trees and take home the ones you have made.
The day will be very hands on and will cover:

- why grafting is needed to produce apple trees
- the tools and materials needed
- how to make a successful graft
- choosing the varieties you like and that work well together
- looking after your trees
We will have a wide range of heritage and local varieties available to choose from. Grandpa Buxton, Lord Derby, Lady Henniker, Laxton Fortune, Fillingham Pippin, Yorkshire Aromatic and Nancy Jackson to name but a few!

Dates and times
Dates: 
17 March 2012
More dates and times information: 
9.30 am - 4.30pm
Teachers
Roni Senior, Northern Fruit Group
Venue information

Edibles

Venue Information: 

7acre permaculture smallholding, in the beautiful Colne Valley, West of Hudderfield. We have a teaching space and venue in the renovated Cowshed, and other teaching/activity areas, demonstration growing plots, forest garden, chicken tractor, tree nursery.

Website: 
http://www.edibles.org.uk

Location

The Barn, Paddock Farm, Parkgate Road, Slaithwaite
Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD7 5XA
United Kingdom
Booking and further information
Cost: 
£50, includes lunch and 2 trees
Contact Details: 

Rosie Lonnon

Address: 
Edibles, The Barn, Paddock Farm, Park Gate Road, West Slaithwaite, Huddersfield
Telephone: 
01484 844764
Email: 
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Website: 
Edibles
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