This no-cost workshop is part of the City of Whittlesea's Sustainable Communities Workshop Series, now in its second year.

Basic Grafting

Would you like to grow different varieties of fruit on the same tree? Learn to graft your own fruit trees to extend your season with apple trees producing early, mid or later in the season. Lemon and lime trees will also be discussed. Join home food production expert, Kat Lavers, and add this exciting technique to your gardening skills.

The workshop will cover:

Basic plant biology and what makes grafting work
How to graft safely and successfully
Simple grafting tools for home gardeners
Small group coaching so you can practice the technique

Snacks will be provided. This workshop is for adults 18+ due to the fact we'll be using grafting knives.

The CoW Sustainable Communities Workshop Series aims to up-skill City of Whittlesea community members in the art of sustainable, climate-resilient living and community-building.

Participants are encouraged to attend all sessions to be entered into a prize drawing at the series' end. Every workshop participant will also receive a certificate of recognition for their participation and have the opportunity to share their learnings and creations at the celebration showcase in November 2024.

Contact sustainability.planning@whittlesea.vic.gov.au with questions or to view the full series schedule.

The City of Whittlesea Council acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and live, the Wurundjeri Willum Clan and Taungurung Peoples and we pay respect to their Elders, past, present and emerging.