Learn the basic skill and knowledge you need to start grafting and graft your own heritage apple tree to take home!Workshop DescriptionThis workshop will describe the reasons for grafting, when to graft, and when to collect budwood. The workshop will be hands on and participants will be introduced to tree terminology, grafting tools and materials, … Continued
Come and learn the basics of what you need to know to get started saving seed in your own garden!Workshop DescriptionJoin us to celebrate the upcoming relauch of the Victoria Seed Library and learn all about the basics of saving your own seeds at home.In this workshop we will cover an introduction to what you … Continued
Join us for a fun and educational tour of the beautiful Welland Orchard this spring under a canopy of apple blossoms!Tour DescriptionThis tour will highlight the wonderful Welland Orchard in spring. Spend some time enjoying all the beautiful fruit tree blossoms and learn about some of the many unique varieties of trees and vines we … Continued
Join us for a fun and educational tour of the beautiful Welland Orchard this spring under a canopy of apple blossoms!Tour DescriptionThis tour will highlight the wonderful Welland Orchard in spring. Spend some time enjoying all the beautiful fruit tree blossoms and learn about some of the many unique varieties of trees and vines we … Continued
Learn the basics of what you need to care for your fruit trees throughout the year!Workshop DescriptionThis workshop will cover an introduction to a range of topics related to fruit tree care throughout the year including pruning, irrigation, soil health, pest and disease management, crop management and more.Our hope is that you will leave this … Continued
Come and learn about basic soil science, at home and lab testing option and how to interpret soil test results!Workshop DescriptionThis workshop will cover the basics of soil science to give you a deeper understanding of what is happening under the ground in your garden. Learn about options for at home and lab tests for … Continued
Learn how to design, install, maintain and repair drip line irrigation systemsWorkshop DescriptionDid you know that drip line irrigation systems can help you save time, water and improve your plant health?This workshop will cover the basics of what you need to know in order to design, build, maintain and repair a simple above ground drip … Continued
Enjoy a beautiful afternoon in the Orchard learning to make your own stamps and decorating a tote bag with the designs you createWorkshop DescriptionCome out and enjoy a morning of art in the Orchard! This workshop will walk you through all the steps of how to design, carve and use linocut stamps, as well as … Continued
Join us for a fun and educational tour of the beautiful Welland Orchard this summer to see what is in bloom and what is ripe for snackingTour DescriptionThis tour will highlight the wonderful Welland Orchard in summer. Spend some time enjoying all the beautiful plants in bloom and learn about some of the many unique … Continued
Come and learn how to make an herbal salve out of some of the medicinal plants growing at Welland OrchardWorkshop DescriptionCome and learn about a number of different native and introduced plant species present at Welland Orchard and some of their uses in herbal medicine. This workshop will include an introduction to principles of herbalism, tips … Continued
