Apple expert shares tips on growing trees
Warm weather and planting season might seem like a pipe dream as we come out of one of the coldest Februarys in history, but green thumbs were thinking spring Sunday at the Garfield Farm Museum's 28th annual Antique Apple Tree Grafting Seminar.
Apple tree expert Dan Bussey led the seminar, which taught participants hoping to grow apple trees in their yards the important grafting process that is key to having any success.
Bussey, who serves as orchard manager for heritage apple varieties for Seed Saver's Exchange of Decorah, Iowa, has been recognized over the years for his work. He has been the seminar's instructor since its inception.
Located near Campton Hills, Garfield Farm is a 374-acre, historically intact former 1840s farm and teamster inn that's been restored as a working farm museum by volunteers and donors from around the country.