Transform Your Garden with Fruit Tree Grafting

Create a more fruitful garden with our comprehensive, instant-access online course. In this video, learn how we can help you improve grafting and budding success!

*This course received the 2024 Gold and Silver Laurel Medals of Achievement for Special Projects, presented by Garden Communicators International.

  • $125

Complete Fruit Tree Grafting & Budding

Master fruit tree grafting step by step—from scion and budwood collection to aftercare—with expert guidance on cleft, bark, whip & tongue, chip, and T-budding techniques. This award-winning course Includes our 122-page eBook and free lifetime access to course videos.

Is Fruit Tree Grafting Still a Mystery?

If you’re a home grower, arborist, or orchardist, you’ve probably tried grafting and ended up with more failed attempts than you’d like. The cuts are shaggy, the rootstocks never take, and you’re left wondering if you’ll ever get it right. Does that sound familiar?

We’ve all been there. But it doesn’t have to be that way!

Solve Your Grafting Challenges Once and for All

Our award-winning Complete Fruit Tree Grafting and Budding Course is here to guide you step-by-step. Here’s what you’ll get when you sign up:

Improving your grafting success

Learn the secrets behind clean cuts to create grafts that take.

Overcome fear of the grafting knife

We’ll show you how to handle the knife safely and confidently.

Clear guidance

No more piecing together information from random YouTube videos or outdated books. Our course is structured, clear, and designed for your success.

Grafting methods that work for you

Learn five different techniques (cleft, bark, whip & tongue, chip budding, and T-budding) and know exactly when and where to use them for best results.

In this course you will learn 5 Ways to Propagate Fruit Trees!

Plus we'll also share a bonus video on how to repair girdled or rabbit damaged trees with bridge grafting! Here are the techniques you will learn.

Cleft Grafting

Bark Grafting

Whip & Tongue Grafting

Chip Budding

T Budding

Why Our Students Love this Course

Astrid Nesland, Oslo, Norway

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"I am so thankful for this course and for the community! And thanks to you and Steph for sharing all your knowledge and supporting us every step of the way!"

Janet McNaughton, Newfoundland, CA

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"I loved the personal feedback and interaction. I think this is the perfect course for anyone who wants to learn to graft fruit trees. I came in feeling very intimidated by this complex skill and now I know what I have to do to become proficient, even if I'm not there yet."

Larry Horychun, Ontario

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"The flow of the course made it easy to understand the complete process of grafting."

Peter Vignjevic, Ontario, Canada

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"very interactive, great to be able to send in photos. Extremely easy to access input from knowledgeable teachers. Very hands on."

Tiffany Caldwell, Ontario, Canada

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"I learnt so much about fruit tree grafting. Very user friendly! Keep up the great work! I really enjoyed this course and leant so much!"

What You Will Learn:

Learning to graft can be easy. Let us take you through it step-by-step with these short videos, quizzes and hands-on activities and instructor feedback, accelerating your way to fruit tree grafting success!

Welcome to the Course!

Start here!
    Fruit Tree Grafting for Everyone Second Edition 2025 (172 Pages)
    • 17.1 MB

    Module 1: Grafting Science

    101: Grafting Goals & Tools
    • 11 mins
    • 391 MB
    Grafting Quiz #1
      102: Grafting Science
      • 12 mins
      • 284 MB
      Grafting Quiz #2
        Case Study: Grafting Safety
        • 7 mins
        • 269 MB

        Module 2: Grafting in Winter

        201: Collecting Scionwood
        • 11 mins
        • 427 MB
        Grafting Quiz #3
          Case Study: Susan Collects Scionwood
          • 6 mins
          • 134 MB
          202: Apple Rootstock Options
          • 24 mins
          • 142 MB
          Grafting Quiz #4
            Bonus: Bridge Grafting to Repair Rabbit Damage
            • 5 mins
            • 126 MB
            "In Depth with Steph" Winter Scionwood Harvest Video (1 min)

              Module 3: Grafting in Spring

              301: Foundation Grafting Cut
              • 12 mins
              • 492 MB
              302: Cleft Grafting
              • 15 mins
              • 613 MB
              303: Bark Grafting
              • 7 mins
              • 220 MB
              Case Study: Cleft and Bark Grafting
              • 5 mins
              • 194 MB
              304: Whip and Tongue Grafting
              • 11 mins
              • 935 MB
              305: Using Grafting Sealants
              • 15 mins
              • 618 MB
              Grafting Quiz #5
                306: Interstem and Grafting a "Fruit Salad" Tree
                • 9 mins
                • 121 MB
                307: Spring Grafting Aftercare Part 1
                • 9 mins
                • 299 MB
                308: Spring Grafting Aftercare Part 2
                • 11 mins
                • 413 MB
                Case Study: Spring Grafting Aftercare & Pruning
                • 3 mins
                • 110 MB
                Share Your Spring Fruit Tree Grafting Questions and Accomplishments!
                  "In Depth with Steph" Spring Aftercare Videos (6 mins)

                    Module 4: Grafting in Summer

                    401: Collecting Budwood
                    • 10 mins
                    • 329 MB
                    402: Anatomy of a Budwood Stick
                    • 4 mins
                    • 158 MB
                    403: Chip and T Budding
                    • 15 mins
                    • 609 MB
                    404: Chip Budding on an Established Tree
                    • 6 mins
                    • 222 MB
                    405: Summer Budding Aftercare
                    • 10 mins
                    • 387 MB
                    Grafting Quiz #6
                      "In Depth with Steph" Budding Aftercare Videos (12 mins)

                        Final Test, A Quick Review, and Next Steps

                        Review: Best Grafting Technique for Each Species
                          Final Test Grafting and Budding (42 questions)
                            A Quick Review
                              Next Steps

                                Learn to Graft Fruit Trees Today!

                                Master Fruit Tree Grafting with Susan and Steph

                                Susan Poizner is the founder of OrchardPeople.com, a comprehensive resource for fruit tree care education. She is also the author of the book Fruit Tree Grafting for Everyone. Susan has dedicated her career to teaching others how to cultivate healthy and productive fruit trees, and she brings her extensive knowledge and experience to this course.

                                Steph Roth is the co-owner of Silver Creek Nursery in Ontario and served as the consultant for Susan’s book. With a deep love for grafting, Steph is always experimenting with new techniques and varieties. From apple trees to stone fruits, and even native North American pawpaws, there’s nothing she won’t try to graft.

                                Together, we bring a wealth of knowledge and a shared passion for fruit tree grafting. Our course is designed for everyone—from complete novices to seasoned growers looking to refine their skills. Join us and discover the joy of creating your own fruit trees through the art of grafting.

                                Frequently Asked Questions

                                Who is this course designed for?

                                This course is suitable for anyone interested in learning fruit tree grafting, from complete beginners to
                                experienced gardeners and orchardists looking to expand their knowledge.

                                Is the course self-paced or scheduled?

                                The course is on-demand and self-paced, allowing you to begin and progress through the content at
                                your convenience.

                                How long will I have access to course materials?

                                You'll have lifetime access to the course materials, including any future updates and improvements.

                                What tree species will be covered in this grafting course?

                                You'll learn skills that you can use to graft apple, pear, apricot, cherry, plum, peach, Asian pear, and quince trees. These skills can also be used on other types of fruit trees as well.

                                Will I also learn to graft new trees from scratch?

                                Yes! In this course you will learn how to graft branches onto established trees as well as how to graft onto rootstocks to create young fruit trees for planting. 

                                Are there any required materials for this course?

                                You'll need basic grafting tools such as grafting knives, sealants, some fruit trees to work with.

                                Is the course price in USD?

                                 Yes, the course price is in USD. 

                                Do you offer continuing education credits to ISA Certified Arborists?

                                Yes we do! After you complete the course, you will take the 42-question final assessment. If you pass with 70% or more, we will send you your Certificate of Completion with your ISA CEU code on it. ISA Certified Arborists and Municipal Specialists who pass the course will be awarded 4 CEUs.

                                Still Not Sure?

                                We’re so confident you’ll love this course that we offer a full 30-day money-back guarantee.

                                If, within 30 days of enrolling in the course, you feel that it doesn't meet your expectations, simply contact us and we'll provide a full refund – no questions asked. 

                                You’ve got nothing to lose and a whole new skill to gain. Come join us!

                                See you in the Grafting Grotto!