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, as well as how and when to do summer grafts, with a particular focus on the technique of bud grafting. The workshop will be hands-on and … Continued

Come and learn how to care for Mason Bee's in your own garden this Q&A style workshop with Jim FishwickWorkshop DescriptionKeeping mason bees can be a wonderful way to engage with and support one of our native solitary bee species, and help ensure good pollination on your fruit trees! Bring your questions and come learn … Continued

Come and learn how to draw plants in the beautiful Welland Legacy fruit Orchard!Workshop DescriptionThe diversity of plants is truly amazing! Come learn the basics of drawing beautiful flora. The art of botanical illustration has been around for a long time. This class keeps it approachable, covering key tips and tricks for what to capture … Continued

Learn how to make an apple pie in this 3 hour workshop. Each person will get a pie to take home and enjoy!

Learn how to make an apple pie in this 3 hour workshop. Each person will get a pie to take home and enjoy!

Learn how to use locally grown flowers to create beautiful patterns on fabric, and create your own flower pounded tote bag to take homeWorkshop DescriptionCome out and enjoy a morning of art in the Orchard! This workshop will walk you through all the steps of how to use locally grown flowers and natural dyeing to … Continued

Joins us at Welland Orchard to learn how to turn extra apples into juice using a variety of methodsWorkshop DescriptionLearn about and try your hand at a range of different pressing and juicing options to turn extra apples into delicious juice! This workshop will cover how to use a range of tools and equipment including … Continued

Joins us at Welland Orchard to learn how to turn extra fruit in shelf stable preserves!Workshop DescriptionCome and learn how to safely preserve your extra fruit to last through the winter! This workshop will cover the basics of water bath canning and set you up with everything you need to know to safely make your … Continued

Learn how to set up a perennial mushroom bed in your own backyard and enjoy edible mushrooms for years to come!Workshop Description The main mushroom species discussed in this workshop will be Pleurotus ostreatus. Commonly called oyster mushrooms, this species is a fabulous type of fungi found naturally in temperate and subtropical forests around the … Continued