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Scion Exchange with California Rare Fruit Growers, this Saturday 1/21/12

January 17, 2012 by Ecology Center

Nope, it’s not a sci-fi convention: a scion exchange is a great place to learn about rare fruits, a very delicious part of our local food supply. A scion is the new growth of a fruit tree that can be cut and grafted onto another rootstock, so gardeners trade these twigs to expand the variety… Read more »

Hands-on Fruit Tree Grafting workshop

June 24, 2011 by Ecology Center

Join us on Sunday, June 26 to learn to do your own fruit tree grafting with expert California Rare Fruit Grower John Valenzuela. We’ll graft a new variety onto the EcoHouse’s plum tree which was damaged by last winter’s storms. Learn how to graft apple, cherry, pear, and more and create your favorite fruit trees.… Read more »