Upcoming garden workshops around Sonoma County

ROHNERT PARK: Learn how to graft trees

Sebastopol Master Gardeners John Bramfitt and Fred Revetria will show you how to turn one tree into many through grafting during a free workshop Jan. 10.

The pair will unlock the mystery behind grafting different varieties of fruit onto a single compatible rootstock. By grafting several varieties of fruits onto just one apple, pear or peach tree, the home gardener can enjoy a continuous harvest of fruits, with none going to waste,” Revetria said.

It will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Rohnert Park Regional Library, 6250 Lynne Conde Way. For more information visit sonomamastergardeners.com.

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SANTA ROSA: Pruning roses the expert way

Winter is the time to prune your roses to get a better bloom in May. Learn how to do it from the experts during a series of free workshops Jan. 3 and 10 put on by the Redwood Empire Rose Society.

Rosarian Barbara Ellis will give a lecture followed by a visit outside to the rose garden at the Luther Burbank Art & Garden Center, 2050 Yulupa Ave., Santa Rosa. The workshops run from 9 a.m. to noon both days. Participants are urged to bring their pruning shears. Refreshments will be served.

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SEBASTOPOL: Learn ‘central leader’ pruning

Harmony Farm Supply holds a free pruning workshop on Jan. 10, with an emphasis on the simple, yet high-yielding “central leader style” of pruning.

David Beazlie will cover a variety of techniques to encourage optimum healthy and productivity of fruit trees and other garden plants.

Bring your own pruning shears and dress warmly. The workshop will be from 10 a.m. to noon and will be repeated on Jan. 24 and Feb. 7.

You can direct home and garden news to Staff Writer Meg McConahey at meg.mcconahey@pressdemocrat.com or 521-5204.