Event

Grafting

You'll learn about the different types of grafting, how to choose and take scion wood, choosing a receptor site, how to make the graft and seal it properly. We'll spend time practicing inside doing bench grafts and then head outside to top work some older trees. In addition, we'll provide two rootstocks per person and have a variety of scion wood available to create your own grafted trees to take home.
Instructor Gary Moulton started with the Fruit Horticulture department at the WSU Research Station in Mt. Vernon in 1980. In 1991 he took over management, direction, and leadership of the program. He holds a Master's from WSU in Plant Pathology specializing in fruit diseases, and a Bachelor's in Pomology/Fruit Science from Cal-Poly San Luis Obispo.
Dress for weather & mud; bring gloves & Grafting knife (if you have one) for practice. Grafting knives will be available for purchase for $15.