The Union County Extension and the Tennessee Department of Forestry are hosting a hands-on Apple Grafting Workshop on Wednesday April 2, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Chuck Swan State Forest in Sharps Chapel. This workshop is designed for adults interested in learning how to graft apple trees and will provide participants with the opportunity to take home at least three trees they graft themselves.

Grafting is an essential skill for fruit tree growers, allowing them to propagate apple trees while preserving desirable traits from trees with superior rootstocks. Participants will work with semi-dwarf rootstock and scions from local apple trees, using provided tools and expert guidance. The cost to attend is $30 per person, which includes materials, instruction, and the trees to take home.

"This workshop is a great chance for anyone interested in fruit production to learn the art of grafting and take home trees to grow in their own orchard,” said [Your Name], [Your Title] with Union County Extension.

Space is limited to 15 participants, and advance registration is required. Those interested are encouraged to sign up as soon as possible to secure a spot. To register, visit tiny.utk.edu/UnionApple. For more information, contact Shannon@tennessee.edu