An Introduction to Whip & Tongue Grafting

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9
Mar

RHS Garden Wisley, GU23 6QB

RHS Garden Wisley, GU23 6QB

Address

Wisley Lane, Woking

Venue

RHS Garden Wisley, RHS Hilltop – The Home of Gardening Science

Booking

  • Other Prices

    £38

Overview

  • Course running time

    Monday 9 March 2026, 10.30am–1pm

  • Skill level

    Confident

  • Subject

    Workshop

  • Topic

    Horticulture

RHS Fruit Specialist, Jim Arbury, will teach you the art of whip and tongue grafting with each stage demonstrated before you try the technique yourself. This method can be used to produce fruit trees and many ornamental plants.

Jim Arbury has a vast knowledge and experience of fruit growing, including grafting and budding fruit trees for the RHS fruit collections and identifying varieties for the RHS Fruit Identification Service.

During the session, you will graft two apple varieties onto dwarfing rootstocks to take home and grow in your own garden and learn about the after-care and maintenance required so that you feel confident with your new trees.

Location: Hilltop Learning Studios

Tutor: Jim Arbury - RHS Fruit Specialist
 

Catering:  Tea and coffee on arrival. You are welcome to bring along a packed lunch or visit one of Wisley’s cafes to purchase food/refreshments. 

To Bring with You:

  • Your booking reference number 

  • A pen/pencil and notebook for notes 

  • All tools and material will be provided 



 

Additional info

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