Winter is the season for the California Rare Fruit Growers “scion exchanges,” where growers cut small branches (scions) off their backyard trees and gather together to share. In addition to sharing scions, CRFG members often demonstrate grafting methods at these events, and they are always willing to share their experiences related to growing fruit trees.
Cuttings of trees and plants that can be grown by “rooting” are also exchanged. Examples include dragon fruit and fig.
Below are the dates and locations for upcoming scion exchanges of local CRFG chapters. Most of them are free and open to both members and non-members, but you should consider becoming a member of your local chapter.
In chronological order:
January 10: Arizona chapter in Phoenix
January 17: Orange County chapter in Costa Mesa
January 31: North San Diego County chapter in Vista
February 1: Monterey Bay chapter in Soquel
February 7: San Diego chapter in Spring Valley
February 7: Inland Empire chapter in Riverside
February 7: Foothill chapter in Arcadia
February 7: South Orange County chapter in Irvine
February 8: Sacramento chapter in Carmichael
February 14: West Los Angeles chapter in Culver City
February 14: Santa Clara Valley chapter in Mountain View
February 15: San Joaquin Valley chapter in Modesto
February 21: Redwood Empire chapter in Santa Rosa
February 22: Golden Gate chapter in Pleasant Hill
February 28: South Bay chapter in Palos Verdes
February 28: Central Coast chapter in San Luis Obispo
Also see this CRFG page for similar scion and seed exchange events elsewhere in California and even Texas.
Quick general tips on cutting and storing scions can be found here.
Guidance on cutting and storing avocado scions are in my post here.
Related posts that you might find helpful:
“Your fruit tree is grafted: Why? And so what?”
“Grafting deciduous fruit trees in winter in Southern California”
“Growing multi-graft fruit trees”
“Grafting a pollenizer branch into your fruit tree”
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