On Line! Propagation -Autumn Semi-Hardwood – Tues 31 Mar 2020

COVID – 19: This workshop has now changed from in person to on line.  If you are just joining us, use this coupon code to receive a 50% discount: Prophalfoff (type in on the fees page.)    See further details for registering below.  Hope you will join us!

This workshop is part of the Garden Essentials workshop series. 

Propagation

This is a “hands in the dirt” course, with a theory session followed by putting it into practice.  There will be a lot of plant material after each class to share, take home and start growing.

We find this course is best delivered over four sessions, one each season.  In Winter,  we do the “hardwood” cuttings: grape, plum, fig, hydrangea, blueberry, currant and the like.  In Spring, we’ll look at seed raising: seed saving, seed raising mix, germination, and appropriate containers. Summer, is the best time to collect and root “soft” cuttings (sage, salvias, scented geraniums) and some “semi-hardwood” cuttings (lavender, rosemary, Chilean guava). Once we get to Autumn, we are dividing of plants like rhubarb, comfrey, mint, thyme and berry canes, with more “semi-hardwood cuttings.”

Tree propagation will also be covered.  You’ll learn about grafting theory and get practical experience using a grafting tool; rootstock production of apple and quince; how to grow rootstocks by mound layering; and how peaches and plums can be grown from seeds.

Two dates to choose from for Propagation – Autumn Semi-Hardwood

Due to everyone’s busy schedules, we’ll be running parallel and identical Saturday and Tuesday courses. (Tuesday hours, 9:30-2:30, intended to be parent-friendly)

Saturday 21 March 2020 ( passed)
Tuesday 31 March 2020

Register for this workshop and other Garden Essentials workshops here >>

Details for registering: To join you will need to have wi fi access and the Zoom.us software or app on your computer or tablet.  Download it for free at zoom.us.

Once you register and pay your tuition, Catherine will send you an email with the link to join the on-line classroom, and a list of what else to have on hand for the hand-on skills portion.  Again, the coupon code
( type in on the fees page) to receive a 50% discount is: Prophalfoff.