Propagation of California Native Plants: Seed-Starting

Details:

Learn everything you need to know about starting California native plants from seed. Join our instructors Alejandro Lemus and Nel Nolan as we explore the unique physiology of seeds, different techniques for germinating seed, and everything you need to grow plants at home or for your community garden! Participants will have the opportunity to practice sowing seed and take home their own seed starts.

Although the Garden is dog-friendly, participants are asked to not bring their dog(s) to this class.

Pricing:

Garden Members & Students: $50

General Public: $65

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.