The Course

Learn how to graft an array of fruit trees this spring with Scott.

This workshop will provide you with an understanding of the importance of grafting as you gain the knowledge of how to combine one plant's qualities of flowering or fruiting with the roots of another that offers vigour and resilience.

Three different grafting methods taught and practiced on the day, looking at the pro’s and con’s of each: 1. Apical-wedge; 2. Side Veneer; 3. Whip & Tongue.

You will go away with 2 x Grafted Root stocks with named variety apple trees grafted on with clear knowledge of aftercare.

Please note: Grafting success depends on the weather conditions, skills level, and timing depending on the years seasonality. We do have an 80-90% success rate, however there are no hard and fast guarantees.

Location Details

This is a 1 day event at The Rewild Permaculture Allotment. This is a fantastic experimental demonstration site with purpose built outdoor kitchen, glass-house, and our eco log cabin, tiny home build, as well as a whole host of named variety heritage fruit trees, tree nursery, root stock and perennial edible plants for the future.

On the day - Approximate timings

9.30 Arrive early for hot drinks and to settle in and meet The Rewild project crew.

10am Workshop starts, with introductions, background to grafting, safety info & some practice twigs.

12.30pm Break for lunch - bring & share pot luck lunch. Warm soup may be available, made with local / organic ingredients.

2pm - Time to graft for real - you will be guided and supported every step of the way to ensure the highest success rate possible.

4pm - Workshop ends, thanks & goodbye for now x

About Scott

Scott has travelled across the world to learn earth and survival skills. He has learnt in the wilds of Scotland, Canada, USA, Sweden and Norway. Being in contact with First Nations and Sami brought him a realisation spiritual and physically. He joined a collective and formed a tribe living in the wilderness in Scandinavia from here they organised DIY wilderness gatherings to create a environment for learning to happen. His passion lyes in supporting food sovereignty and inspiring others to engage with the edible landscape around us.

Profits

The Rewild Project is a Not for Profit, Community Interest Company, and Social Enterprise. It is our mission to support local craftspeople and promote heritage craft skills. We Rewild People by teaching these skills of self reliance and resilience for an uncertain future.

After the craftspeople are paid, and costs are covered we put any profits back in to the community with our ‘weekday sessions for disadvantaged groups’ a lifeline for many local people who we pick up each day and bring to Kensley Sheds and others sites to build community, skills, and share nutritious hot, locally produced food.

Families & Children

This workshop is not suitable for children due to the sharp knives and risk level, needing extra supervision on the site.