With Vlad Botea
We invite you to join a two-day complementary learning cycle designed to help you understand, practice, and deepen your skills in fruit tree grafting through a structured, accessible, and hands-on approach.
You may attend one day only or both. Participants registering for both days benefit from a 10% discount.
Trainer
Vlad Botea is passionate about grafting and permaculture. He studied horticulture and plant genetics and has developed strong hands-on skills in fruit tree grafting, including creating multi-grafted trees.
He has already facilitated several workshops and lives in Transylvania, where he develops various land-based projects.
Format
Saturday, April 18
Spring Grafting Workshop
Saturday, September 5
Green Grafting & Spring Follow-up Session
Day 1 – Spring Grafting (April 18)
Objective
Understand the fundamental principles of grafting and leave with a concrete, practical result.
Morning – Theory
Key principles of grafting
Rootstock and scion compatibility
Selecting appropriate scion wood and timing
Common mistakes
Afternoon – Practice
Demonstration
Hands-on practice by participants
Day 2 – Green Grafting & Follow-up (September 5)
Objective
Consolidate learning, analyse results, and explore additional grafting techniques.
Feedback Session
What worked
What failed
Troubleshooting and diagnosis
Technical Input
Green grafting techniques
Post-grafting care
Winter preparation
Practice
Grafting sessions and demonstrations
Transplanting and planting at Ermitaj or the possibility to take plants home
Indicative Schedule (each day)
9:00 – Theory
10:30 – Break
11:00 – Theory
12:30 – Lunch
14:00 – Practice
16:00 – Break
16:30 – Practice
17:30 – Closing
Fees (per day)
The fee varies according to monthly household income:
Below 2500 lei – 150 RON
Between 2500 and 6000 lei – 200 RON
Between 6000 and 12000 lei – 250 RON
Above 12000 lei – 300 RON
10% discount for participants attending both days.
Meals – +30 lei / meal
Arrival on Friday – +30 lei
Departure on Sunday – +30 lei
Registration
Registration is done via an online form.
You may choose to attend a single day or the full two-day cycle.