Grafting Workshops

Location of Southwest Virginia Museum in Virginia

Where

Southwest Virginia Museum, 10 West First St. N., Big Stone Gap, VA 24219.
Victorian Parlor

When

March 13, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

In collaboration with the Wise County Virginia Cooperative Extension Agency the park will be hosting two tree grafting workshops. Rootstock will be available, as will several varieties of scion wood.

Grafting, or graftage, is a horticultural technique whereby tissues of plants are joined so as to continue their growth together. The upper part of the combined plant is called the scion while the lower part is called the rootstock. If participants have old varieties they'd like to graft, they're welcome to bring their own scion cuttings.

Each registered person will get seven rootstocks, and additional rootstock may be purchased at the workshop for $1 each. For additional information about the grafting workshop, please call the extension office at (276) 328-6194, or email Phil Meeks at pmeeks@vt.edu for more information and to register.

photo of the grafting workshop

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: No.
Extra fee: $20/person.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 276-523-1322
Email Address: SWVAMuseum@dcr.virginia.gov