Fruit Tree Grafting 101

Fruit-tree expert Tim Fryatt will be hosting a Grafting 101 workshop and demonstration with the City of Victoria taking place at Fernwood NRG (1240 Gladstone Ave) on Sunday, April 19th from 10am to 1pm. Registration $25.

Looking for a favourite fruit tree variety you can’t find at the nursery? Want to grow multiple varieties on one tree or start an orchard on a budget? Join local fruit‑tree enthusiast Tim Fryatt for a hands‑on workshop on the art and wizardry of grafting. Discover how to clone your favourite varieties, add new cultivars to existing trees, boost pollination, repair damage on trunks made by rabbits, voles or cankers , and even create beautiful multi‑graft or espaliered trees. You’ll learn essential techniques including whip & tongue and cleft grafting and watch demonstrations on grafting onto established trees. By the end of this workshop, you’ll have the confidence to start experimenting with grafting all on your own! Materials from the City of Victoria’s heritage apple collection will be available, and a limited number of rootstocks will be available to purchase so that you can take home your own custom fruit tree.