Artist Sam Van Aken grew up on his family’s farm in Douglassville, Pa. As a result, his favored medium to create art is a process called tree grafting. It involves taking a scion, or a desired piece ...

when artist Sam Van Aken discussed his fascinating tree-grafting project as part of the a Science & Art Cabaret. At the time, I remember thinking that this ingenious project would best serve the ...

Contemporary artist Sam Van Aken is bringing the “Tree of 40 Fruit” to Temple University’s main campus in Philadelphia. This ...

Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or a beginner, this class is designed to give you the skills needed to successfully graft ...

In the heart of Philadelphia, Temple University has become home to a unique living artwork: the Tree of 40 Fruits. Created by Sam Van Aken, a contemporary artist known for blending horticulture with ...

Bonsai is the art of dwarfing a regular tree to create a perfect miniature ... wiring, re-potting, and grafting, and the plants need to be checked on and often watered every day.