Certificate in Native Plants - Asexual Plant Propagation: Principles and Practical Techniques
Vonore, Tn Overhill Gardens
Paid Event Public Welcome Registration Required Certification Course Program/Speaker Presentation Hands-On/How-To Workshop Public Restroom Free Public Parking
Class Description:
Most of us have grown — or tried to grow — plants from seed. But did you know there’s another way to propagate some of our favorite natives? And do you know how?
With this class, you will!
This half-day, elective course introduces principles and practices of asexual plant propagation — a method of plant reproduction that does not use seeds or spores, but rather a portion of the plant’s vegetative parts, such as stems, leaves or roots.
We’ll explore the science and techniques of vegetative propagation and we’ll gain an understanding of why it is important in horticulture. We’ll also learn how environmental conditions, stock plant health, hygiene practices, and propagation media influence successful outcomes.
The practical portion of the course will focus on stem cuttings and plant division techniques, allowing participants to gain hands-on experience in collecting suitable plant material and producing a batch of cuttings for propagation. Grafting, budding, and tissue culture will also be introduced to provide a broader understanding of propagation systems.
Our instructor will be Kevin Roberts, and our learning classroom will be Overhill Gardens, a native plants nursery in Vonore, Tenn. (And, yes, plant shopping is encouraged before or after the class!!!)
*Note: Overhill is approximately 100 miles or 2 hrs 10 min from Chattanooga so plan ahead for travel time! Carpooling is also encouraged*