ISU Extension to offer workshop on grafting trees

Grafting or splicing together two different plants is sometimes the only way to produce a particular variety of fruit.  Grafting is a beneficial skill for orchardists as well as home gardeners.  
 
Iowa State University Extension is hosting a grafting workshop July 17th in Decorah to show people how to graft a fruit tree.  ISU Extension horticulturist Bob Hauer will demonstrate several grafting techniques that can be used while trees are dormant.  He will also demonstrate a T-bud graft that can be done during the summer.   No special tools are needed.  All supplies will be provided.  
 
The hands-on workshop will be held at the ISU Extension Office in Decorah from 6:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 17th.  Contact the Extension Office at (563) 382-2949 to register for this location or register for classes online at www.extension.iastate.edu/winneshiek .  The workshop cost is $5 and is limited to 20 participants.  The preregistration deadline is Monday, July 9th.