Explore the art and science of grafting plants at Berkshire Botanical Garden on Saturday, March 21 from 10 – 1. Join grafting guru Adam Wheeler, from Connecticut’s Broken Arrow Nursery, for this hands-on workshop that explores the world of grafting with a focus on heirloom apples trees. Participants will be given a brief lecture that explores the methods and intricacies of this time-tested craft. Following the lecture, participants will practice this new-found skill by grafting several heirloom apple varieties to add to their home orchards.

Adam Wheeler is the Propagation and New Plant Development Manager for Broken Arrow Nursery in Hamden, CT, a specialty nursery with a focus on woody plants. He teaches woody plant propagation workshops throughout New England.  BBG members $40, nonmembers $45.  Register online at http://www.berkshirebotanical.org/event/grafting-heirloom-apple-trees-for-the-home-garden/?instance_id=3278. Image from www.seedsavers.org.