March 22 Fruit Tree Grafting Class

This class fills up fast every year and space is limited!

March 22 Fruit Tree Grafting Class

$70 Registration includes three grafted apple trees!

Saturday, March 22
Minnesota New Country School
210 Main Street, Henderson MN 56044
Time:   9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Cost:    $70 / participant

 

In this class we will teach you how to propagate your own apple trees. We will discuss the time-tested techniques of fruit tree grafting including grafting tools, timing, proper scions and rootstocks. Attendees will practice what they learn by “Whip & Tongue” grafting different varieties of apple trees using modern day rootstocks.

Each participant will take home 3 newly grafted apple trees to be planted on your own property.  Additional rootstocks available for purchase at class. All materials and tools will be provided for the workshop. You can bring your own grafting knife if you prefer. We will bring a variety of apple tree scions to the workshop for grafting. We will graft to semi-dwarfing rootstock.

Optional: Bring scions of your favorite old apple tree if you would like to graft these at the class. We will send out tips for this as we get closer to class, as you don't want to do this too much ahead of time.

 

Register Here

 

You Bring:

• Large trash bag, & pot/bucket to take your grafts home in.
• Lunch or snack for yourself. (Coffee and a scone are provided in the morning.)
• Cash/check for additional rootstock purchase ($3 ea) or grafting knife purchase.

 

Registration & Payment:    

• Registration must be paid in advance.
• Register Here

Learn from John Knisley, of Alternative Roots Farm, a Certified Organic orchardist with 14 years of experience in the orchard. John is passionate about farming and the great outdoors.  At the farm he is most often found working at the orchard or with the herd of pigs.  In his spare time he is a forager, who enjoys fishing, hunting, canoeing and pretty much anything out of doors and hands-on. As a Master Naturalist he is enthusiastic and knowledgeable about environmental education, preserving and promoting our natural environment, and environmental stewardship.

March 1 Pruning Class

Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop

• Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop

• March 1, 2025

• 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
• More information on the Drummers website!
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Join Drummers Garden Center with John Knisley from Alternative Roots Farm of Madelia as we dive into fruit tree pruning, care, and maintenance for maximum production and tree health.

Alternative Roots Farm is a certified organic family farm and orchard offering organic apples, apple products, perennial produce, and winter greens. They also grow pears, plums, apricots, and tart cherries.

Registration is through Drummers Garden Center.

Vendor Day at Graze Coop Feb. 22

 

If you've been meaning to get out to the farm, but haven't this is a great time to meet me in town!! I'll be in New Ulm this Saturday, February 22 from 9-12 for one of their vendor days!

You can find our Organic microgreens and pea shoots regularly on the shelf over winter, apples in the fall. Occasionally other fruits in season! I'll have some of our canned goods, as well as our herbal wellness items with to check out!

Thanks for shopping local!

2025 Grafting Class

 

This class fills up fast every year and space is limited!

March 22 Fruit Tree Grafting Class

$70 Registration includes three grafted apple trees!

Saturday, March 22
Minnesota New Country School
210 Main Street, Henderson MN 56044
Time:   9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Cost:    $70 / participant

 

In this class we will teach you how to propagate your own apple trees. We will discuss the time-tested techniques of fruit tree grafting including grafting tools, timing, proper scions and rootstocks. Attendees will practice what they learn by “Whip & Tongue” grafting different varieties of apple trees using modern day rootstocks.

Each participant will take home 3 newly grafted apple trees to be planted on your own property.  Additional rootstocks available for purchase at class. All materials and tools will be provided for the workshop. You can bring your own grafting knife if you prefer. We will bring a variety of apple tree scions to the workshop for grafting. We will graft to semi-dwarfing rootstock.

Optional: Bring scions of your favorite old apple tree if you would like to graft these at the class. We will send out tips for this as we get closer to class, as you don't want to do this too much ahead of time.

Register Here

 

You Bring:

• Large trash bag, & pot/bucket to take your grafts home in.
• Lunch or snack for yourself. (Coffee and a scone are provided in the morning.)
• Cash/check for additional rootstock purchase ($3 ea) or grafting knife purchase.

Registration & Payment:    

• Registration must be paid in advance.
• Register Here

Learn from John Knisley, of Alternative Roots Farm, a Certified Organic orchardist with 14 years of experience in the orchard. John is passionate about farming and the great outdoors.  At the farm he is most often found working at the orchard or with the herd of pigs.  In his spare time he is a forager, who enjoys fishing, hunting, canoeing and pretty much anything out of doors and hands-on. As a Master Naturalist he is enthusiastic and knowledgeable about environmental education, preserving and promoting our natural environment, and environmental stewardship.

Yes, I am terrible at blog posts lately

We are still here! I just have been terrible at blog posts, but I'm all over the socials. :)

Find our certified organic microgreens, pea shoots and salad mix through March

-->Zesty & Arugula Micros, as well as Pea Shoots, are available regularly at the Graze Food Coop in New Ulm

-->Winter Farmers Markets in Mankato fall on the 1st & 3rd Saturdays at Bomgaars, from 9-12. These run through March!

-->Our on-farm store is open Tu-Fri 9-7 and Sat 9-2, or by appt. Where you can find our organic greens, canned applesauce, apple butter, seasonal jams and herbal wellness products!

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