Growing Food & Community: fruit tree grafting event

Join Moyna and Anna at Claver Hill on Sunday 16th February 2025, from 1-3pm in Polytunnel 1.

• Hands-on introduction to the basics of tree grafting!
• Tree grafting is an ancient practice that preserves trees, and propagates new fruit trees.
• Learn about different rootstocks and how they influence final tree height.
• Grafting produces a replica tree and can be used to replace an old ‘worn out’ apple or pear tree.
• Take a favourite fruit tree to a new location.
• Create your own orchard from grafted trees.

Tools will be provided but if you have a Stanley knife or similar please bring it along if you can do so safely
Bring your gloves, dress warmly, footwear appropriate for a farm, and your drink if desired.

Location: Claver Hill Community Farm, Ridge Ln, Lancaster , LA1 3JY.

See you there! Event link here.