California Native Plant Propagation: Cuttings

Details:

Learn about the incredible physiological abilities of plants that allow gardeners and horticulturists to grow new plants from a single stem cutting. Join us as we discuss the science behind vegetative propagation, the seasonality of gathering plant material for cuttings, and everything you need for growing plants for your home or community garden. Participants will practice how to process cuttings and leave with their own starts.

Although the Garden is dog-friendly, only service animals are permitted at this Garden class.

Pricing:

Garden Members: $40

General Public: $55

About the Instructor:

Alejandro Lemus was born and raised in Los Angeles. He has experience working in habitat restoration, horticulture and education. As the Garden’s Horticultural Educator, Alejandro develops and implements horticulture programming for professional landscapers and residential gardeners. Having spent many years working in propagation and retail nurseries, Alejandro is passionate about growing native plants for conservation and informing the public of the benefits and beauty of habitat gardening.