4/10/2010 @ 1:00

4/10/2010 @ 3:00

Notebaert Nature Museum
2430 N Cannon Drive
Chicago, IL 60614

Do you want a fruit tree bearing fruit in your backyard? Learn about how to grow Asian Pears, a prized variety, by simple methods you can do yourself. In this hands-on workshop, you will graft and take home a low-maintenance fruit tree; Asian Pear, European Pear, or Quince. You will be instructed on how to graft or join two pieces of wood together with "whip and tongue". And you will have time to practice this technique. We will discuss how to work with rootstock that has a larger diameter than your scion wood. Cost: $20 / $15 for Slow Food members. Material cost: Pear, apple and quince rootstock available for $4 ea. Grafting knife will be available for $15. A utility knife or a sharp thin knife can be used in place of a grafting knife. Please let us know in advance if you would like to order a grafting knife. Reserve your spot at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/103599 Workshop is not advised for young children.