On 10 Dec, 19:43, Rod wrote:
On 9 Dec, 16:47, Gary wrote:

Hi,

Would love to have a go at grafting apple trees early next year. *Can
any of the subscribers recommend a good easy to follow book I could
get for beginners.

Many Thanks.

Gary.

A few steps above Janet & John - Why not go for the beesneez?
The Grafter's Handbook *by RJ Garner.
I think it's probably out of print now . It went to many editions, any
of them will do for you (and they're all available on Amazon or ABE.
It is the standard work on the subject but easy for a beginner to
follow as well. The book also covers other essential aspects of
preparation and aftercare. You'll never need to look anywhere else for
info on the subject.
BTW - A long while ago there was a bit of discussion here about
suitable materials for tying grafts/buds. Easy stuff to get in
commercial quantities but a bit for amateur use - just about
impossible. Soooooooooo......... If you know someone who's had to have
physio for a broken arm etc. they may have some stuff called
'Theraband'. (It's a thin rubbery stuff about 6 inches wide and
they're usually given around a metre or so to help them bring sleepy
muscles back to life)
When they've done with it it loooks ideal when cut into suitable
strips. The yellow grade is best, the red is a bit too strong
Hi Rod,

Thanks for the information, had a look at that book and have just
ordered it !

From the reviews it seems to be just the ticket !

I have got my rootstocks in, so I will now have to wait for early next
year for the "scion grafting" and late Summer for the "bud grafting",
time enough to do some studying of course, Oh and I will also need
some luck !!!

Thanks once again.

Regards.

Gary.