Learn the Art of Grafting
One of Pat Dye’s greatest passions was learning—and sharing what he learned. Our grafting workshops continue that tradition by teaching the techniques we use to preserve and expand the Crooked Oaks collection.
Whether you’re completely new to grafting or looking to refine your skills, you’ll leave with practical experience and five trees you’ve grafted yourself.
Class sizes are intentionally limited to provide individual instruction.
Reserve Your Seat
Workshop Itinerary
9:30 a.m. Welcome
Meet your instructor and fellow participants before beginning the day’s activities.
10:00 a.m. Garden Tour
Walk through the mature collection while learning the history of Crooked Oaks, the evolution of the garden, and the significance of many of the featured cultivars.
10:45 a.m. Grafting Instruction
Topics include:
- Why do we graft?
- Rootstock selection
- Scion preparation
- Cultivar Selection
- Proper grafting methods
- Aftercare
11:30 a.m. Lunch
12:00 p.m. Grafting Demonstration
Following the hands-on demonstration, each participant will graft five Japanese maples to take home and continue growing.
