THEORETICAL PART

At the Casel di San Siro
Via Stalle 10, Seren del Grappa

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 – 8:30 PM

• Physiology of plants – water balance

• Sap flows and photosynthesis

• Wood buds and flower buds

• Branches, shoots, and suckers

• General concepts of pruning

• Brown and green pruning

• Root systems and training forms

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 – 8:30 PM

• History of the apple tree

• Diseases and pests

• Why organic? Timing and methods

• Symbiotic fungi, mycorrhizae, and roots

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 – 8:30 PM

• Propagation of plants

• Grafting and cuttings

PRACTICAL PART

Az. agr. Vecio Pomer
San Gregorio nelle Alpi, loc. Paderno
Via dell’Appalto 48

Saturday, February 28, 2026 – 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM

• Field pruning

• Practical tests on young training plants and on older plants to save

A tasting of products from the Val di Seren is planned for lunch

A contribution of 10 euros is required

For registrations

• WhatsApp: 347 2954005

• E-mail: lavalledellabiodiversita@gmail.com

  grafting and pruning courses for ancient plants