Practical Methods To Propagate Fruit Trees

Where

EcoMatters Environment Trust, 1 Olympic Place, New Lynn, Auckland

EcoMatters Organic Teaching Garden

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When

Sunday 8 March 2026
1.30pm-3pm



Cost

Paid

$25

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Explore Chip Budding and Marcotting in this hands-on session with experienced gardener Ben Cheah, held in the EcoMatters Organic Teaching Garden.

These simple, powerful and no cost propagation techniques are ideal for plants that are not dormant — including tropical fruit trees, citrus, and temperate fruit trees that are actively growing in summer. Discover how to grow new fruit trees at home, using these no cost effective methods.

Ben grew up in a tropical orchard in Malaysia and is an avid amateur gardener. He has taught Tropical Agriculture in Malaysian schools.

With wide experience and diplomas in Horticulture and also Permaculture Design, he has often been called to give talks and workshops for garden clubs and community gardens.

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