two-day course

apple grafting

venue: the Middlewood Trust, Lancashire

This is a free course, supported by Lancashire County Council.

Tutors: Phil Rainford from the Northern Fruit Group and Rod Everett from the Middlewood Trust.

During the weekend you will learn how to graft apples. We will use a variety of rootstocks and a wide selection of grafting material. During the  course we will graft well over 100 trees to give you a repeated experience and develop your confidence.  These trees will eventually contribute to the Lancashire Apple Project.  This project involves propagating rare and traditional apple varieties trees from around Lancashire.

We will also look at the wide selection of fruit trees around the farm and see different grafting techniques.

Please bring warm and waterproof clothes and sturdy footwear.

£5 for lunch and refreshments. £10 for a bunk if you want to stay over.

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how to book:
  
please contact us to reserve your place
arrive:
  
9.30 both days for a 10am start
depart:
  
5pm both days
directions:
  
click here for directions to Middlewood
what to bring:
  
pen and notebook; warm, waterproof clothing and sturdy footwear
NO DOGS PLEASE
let us know:
  
if you are vegan or have any food allergies, or any special needs
price:
  
Free; this course is supported by Lancashire County Council; £5 for lunch and refreshements
car sharing:
  
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