Terry Bradshaw, UVM Tree Fruit and Viticulture Specialist, and the Apple Team will discuss the importance of grafting fruit trees plus guide you through the hands-on steps of grafting dessert apple cultivars (e.g.‘Liberty’, ‘Honeycrisp’, etc.) on to semi-dwarf rootstocks. No previous experience necessary. Rootstocks, apple cultivars plus grafting supplies will be provided and each participant will take home their grafted trees for planting at their home. Limited to 30 attendees.

When: March 24, 2016 from 1-4 pm

Where: UVM Horticultural Research Center, Blasburg Building, 65 Green Mountain Drive, South Burlington

Cost: $ 40.00 includes rootstocks, apple cultivars plus grafting supplies and snacks

Online registration and payment can be found at: https://www.regonline.com/Register/Checkin.aspx?EventID=1813756