Course Overview
Do you want to have the knowledge to propagate your own plants? This day course will cover seasonal seed propagation and instruction of how to take cuttings to increase your plant stock for free. Based in the beautiful walled garden of cannington, a garden tour is also included.
Units of study/what is involved:
- Principles of propagation – benefits of seeds, cuttings, division
- Seed sowing – seed sowing and growing, selecting suitable compost/containers, where to purchase seeds, seed saving
- Vegetative propagation – stem and leaf cuttings, growing environments and propagation equipment
Assessment Methods
Formative support and feedback on the day
Progression Options
If this course sparks your interest we have a range of courses to suit your needs. These include RHS qualifications, practical and theory courses as well as other day seasonal courses.
Entry Requirements
Students will need to bring gardening gloves, sturdy boots/footwear
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