Rootstock 101 and Propagation: Stool Layering (4/24)

Durham County Center721 Foster StDurham, NC 27701OPEN MON-FRI: 8:30A-5P(919) 560-0525https://durham.ces.ncsu.edu/NC State UniversityandN.C. A&T State Universitywork in tandem, along with federal, state and local governments, to form a strategic partnership called N.C. Cooperative Extension, which staffs local offices in all 100 counties and with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.Read ourPrivacy StatementN.C. Cooperative Extension prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, and veteran status.Individuals with disabilities are invited to request reasonable accommodations to participate in Extension sponsored programs and events. Please contact the county Extension office offering the program at least 14 days prior to the event to make arrangements.

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Join us to learn all about how rootstocks impact plant growth, and how to make more of your favorite rootstock!

1598 S Briggs Ave

You grow fruit trees to enjoy the bounty, but did you know that the part that grows in the ground is also important for the size or health of your fruit trees? Join us as we discuss rootstocks for different fruit trees we can grow here in Durham and why it matters.In the second half of class learn what to do if the top of your favorite grafted fruit tree fails. While you could always graft a new scion onto the rootstock, why not take the opportunity to make more rootstock for several scions? Stool layering is a simple propagation method that can be used with in-ground plants as well as potted plants.Join the Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers of Durham County and Ashley Troth (Extension Horticulture Agent) to learn gardening tricks and tips at the Briggs Avenue Community Garden. Sessions will be led by Kat Causey and Sara Smith. REGISTRATION REQUIREDParking is available along the street, and please bring your own chair. There is a limit of ten people per class.This class is part of the <a href="https://durham.ces.ncsu.edu/2022/01/2022-bull-city-gardener-live-spring-sessions/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Bull City Gardener Learning Series</a> and is open to everyone.Image Credit: Pixabay, CC BY0

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