An Apple Grafting Workshop was held today at the Fruit Experiment Station. This event was a collaboration with MSU, MU Extension and K-State Extension. Workshop Coordinators were Jennifer Morganthaler - MSU, Patrick Byers, Kelley McGowan, Tamra Reall - MU, and Zachary Hoppenstedt, K-State. The workshop included a presentation on different types of grafting as well as … [Read more...] about Apple Grafting Workshop
We had 65 people join us for the Apple Tree Grafting Workshop. This collaboration with University of Missouri Extension provided attendees the opportunity to learn different grafting techniques and try their hand at chip budding Apple Trees. Each person left with 2 grafted apple trees. Thank you to those that took time to join us. It is always fun to watch and learn new … [Read more...] about Apple Tree Grafting Workshop
We had around 30 people join us for the pruning workshop. The group discussed pruning tools and sanitation of the tools. Proper pruning cuts and the timing of those cuts were also discussed. Then the groups pruned grapes, new and old apple and peach trees. A big thank you to those that braved the cold and to Randy, Jeremy, Sheila and Susanne for teaching. … [Read more...] about Fruit Tree and Grape Pruning Workshop
Apple Harvest kicked off with the Gala Apples on August 23, 2018. … [Read more...] about Apple Harvest
The apple trees are finally waking up for the season. With the cool spring that we have experienced the tree fruit seem to be developing about 2 weeks later than last year. This has been a benefit in that it has avoided some insect pests that are present and like the fresh green foliage, as they arrived and did not find tissue to chew on. The apple trees will need to be … [Read more...] about Apple Trees Blooming