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GRAFTING

Saturday, April 10, 2010 from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM (PT)

Palo Alto, CA

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GRAFTING Ended $35.00 $1.86

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James Kern                       Saturday, April 10

10:30 – 12:30                              $35 

Scionwood will be available for each student!

Learn about grafting and the important role it plays in plant and  tree production. In this class we will overview grafting and budding techniques used today and practice grafting that you can use on your own trees. There will be several varieties of grafting wood, or scionwood available for you to build your own plum, peach, pear, or heritage apple tree. Rootstocks and grafting knives will be available for purchase. James Kern has a background in botany and works locally as a landscape contractor. He also teaches part-time at Foothill College and is a member of the California Rare Fruit Growers Association.


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Common Ground Garden Supply and Education
559 College Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94306

Saturday, April 10, 2010 from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM (PT)


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