All Discussions Tagged 'rootstocks' - Transition Whatcom2024-03-29T15:09:35Zhttp://transitionwhatcom.ning.com/group/organic/forum/topic/listForTag?tag=rootstocks&feed=yes&xn_auth=noSharing Fruit Scion , Rootstocks, Cuttings, Divisions, etctag:transitionwhatcom.ning.com,2010-01-04:2723460:Topic:126642010-01-04T22:36:34.744ZHeather Khttp://transitionwhatcom.ning.com/profile/HeatherK
<p><strong>A Discussion for Sharing Fruit Scion , Rootstocks, Cuttings, Divisions, etc...We can post what varieties of fruit trees & edible shrubs/vines/perennials we can offer to share or exchange ....(not for resale or profit).</strong> (nitrogen fixing shrubs/perennials also included)<br></br><br></br>A place to post hard to find edible trees & shrubs that may be found in a business nursery or on public grounds.<br></br><br></br>If you click on the "Follow" button you'll receive email notice of…</p>
<p><strong>A Discussion for Sharing Fruit Scion , Rootstocks, Cuttings, Divisions, etc...We can post what varieties of fruit trees & edible shrubs/vines/perennials we can offer to share or exchange ....(not for resale or profit).</strong> (nitrogen fixing shrubs/perennials also included)<br/><br/>A place to post hard to find edible trees & shrubs that may be found in a business nursery or on public grounds.<br/><br/>If you click on the "Follow" button you'll receive email notice of any future replies.<br/><br/>There is an abundance of fruit & nut tree & shrub species we can grow in our temperate northern climate: honeyberries, grapes, currents, gooseberries, blueberries, kiwis, figs, sea-buckthorn, gumi, autumn olive, ginkgo, plum, almond, tea, cherry, plum, chinese dogwood, apples, pears, peaches, hazelnuts, etc</p>
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<p><font size="2"><em>Sharing our gardens plants, scion wood, starts, & seeds with our gardening neighbors is a great way to increase the abundance & diversity on the earth & in our community.</em></font></p>
<p><font size="2"><em>Although this discussion is mostly for sharing what we have or need from our own gardens, here are some exceptional events to add to your busy spring calendars:</em></font></p>
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<p><u>Yearly Events (minimal fee with volunteer-trade options)</u></p>
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<p><strong>Master Gardener Fruit Tree Grafting Workshop</strong> usually is scheduled during the 2nd Sat in March. This is a great time to bring your scion wood to donate for their course, and to practice grafting with experienced instructors at hand. (small cost for rootstock & scion).</p>
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<p><strong>Brian K at Inspiration Farm</strong>, may also continue to offer a February grafting & scion sharing workshop at his place...(small cost but volunteers & trades often possible).</p>
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<p><strong>Fairhaven Plant Sale</strong> - usually last Sat in March (cost for plants but many local nursery folks)</p>
<p>One of the star edible nursery folks at this sale is <strong>Micheal from Burnt Ridge Nursery & Orchard</strong> who come up from the Mt. Helens area once a year with a van full of one of the most affordable & diverse selection of edible vines, shrubs, trees. Many of his offerings are still in the 4" cutting size and under $5.00. What a great way to grow-up your own gardens edible diversity, and begin a way to share your diversity with neighbors.</p>
<p>We are looking forward to inviting Micheal to come a day early to Whatcom in the future, possibly for a friday 'Edible Forest Gardening' workshop next year. His knowledge of the edible temperate plant world is a gift! <a href="http://www.burntridgenursery.com">www.burntridgenursery.com</a></p>