Come along to this FREE EVENT to have a cup of coffee, exchange scions and get advice on grafting and root stocks.

A scion is a length (up to about 15") of NEW growth, which will be grafted onto a new rootstock, or onto a branch of  an existing tree. With scion, rootstock and grafting skills you can have the satisfaction of producing your own fruit tree(s).

This informal 'bring and buy' mini-market will allow you to obtain scions or to exchange your (well-labelled) scions from your own trees. There will be advice on how to collect and store scions. Everything you need for grafting, (knives, tape and wax), will be available for sale. There will also be a limited number of rootstocks, (M25 and MM106 for standard and medium-size trees; please check info on our website before event.) There will be demonstrations of grafting as reminders to those who have already learned the skill.

Note: If you wish to bring scions for sale/exchange please arrive by 10.30am

For more information telephone Jane Pay, 01769-580159 or visit the Orchards Live website.

Why not join us for a cup of coffee, discuss your orchard plans and talk about local varieties to those who have the experience of grown them?