Apple Tree Grafting Seminar

4-5:45pm FULL
6-7:45pm OPEN

Join us for our engaging workshop on grafting your own apple trees, where you'll learn the essential techniques to create your own unique varieties. This hands-on experience will cover everything from understanding the roles of scion wood and rootstocks to the step-by-step grafting process. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting out, you'll gain valuable skills while enjoying the satisfaction of nurturing your own trees. Discover the joy of customization, cost-effectiveness, and the rewarding experience of growing apples from your own grafts.

Leave the class with two of your own grafted apple trees.

Meet your Teacher Paul Holcroft
Paul Holcroft grew up in Yale, class of 2001. His wife, Colleen, grew up just down the road in Melvin. They are the owners of Holcroft Acres LLC in Northern Michigan, where in 2021 they purchased 20 acres and began planting an heirloom orchard. Paul has now grafted more than 400 named apple cultivars. He dedicates his time serving on the Board of Directors for North American Fruit Explorers (NAFEX), and is also a returning speaker and apple tree grafting demonstrator at the Mitten Homesteaders Conference.

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