The art of grafting: joining two plants together to grow as one is horticultural magic

If your garden is not big enough for the fruit tree you’d like, this technique may be the answer. It’s handy for healing snapped stems, too There’s a cherry tree outside the gym I go to. I walk past it as I arrive and leave, and gaze out of the window at it between sets. At this time of year, it blossoms in the most stunning way. The flowers on one side are bright white, on the other side they are the warmest pink, and every spring it reminds me of a special skill that I was once taught that ...

By Claire Ratinon