Workshop Highlights:
Are you passionate about plants and eager to learn new propagation techniques? Join us at Myers Park on September 20th for an immersive and hands-on Propagation Workshop. Led by our local Master Gardeners, Judy McGrath, Janet Kirklen, Diane Sharp, Marylinda Jones, Laurie Richardson and Shawn Meadows. This workshop will equip you with practical skills for propagating your favorite plants at home.
Agenda
Welcome to Myers Park by Mary Williams, President CCMGA
Welcome to Propagation by Judy McGrath MG
Different Methods of Propagation & How to Take Stem Cuttings by Janet Kirklen
How to Propagate Using Leaf Cuttings by Laurie Richardson
Overview of Grafting & Various Grafting Techniques by Shawn Meadows
Visit the Perennial Garden to Take Your Own Cuttings with the Assistance of MGs
How to Create a Mini Greenhouse by Marylinda Jones MG
Wrap up & Goodbye
What You’ll Receive:
Each participant will receive a kit including the following:
• A large 10" plastic propagation pot
• Small terracotta pot
• Potting soil
• Rooting hormone
• Plant labels
• Tray to hold pots
• Pencil
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Handicap parking will be at the Farm Museum adjacent to the Pole Barn. Additional parking at the Myers Park Office in the circle drive.
Please bring your own hand clippers if you have them, if not don't worry we will have some for you to use.
This event will be held outdoors at The Pole Barn pavilion, so come dressed comfortably. Bottled water will be provided, so bring a light snack to eat.
Tickets are non-refundable 30 days prior to event, and seats are very limited, so please pass your tickets along to someone who can attend the workshop.
Collin County Master Gardener Association (CCMGA) is a service organization comprised of community members passionate about promoting research-based horticultural practices. They care for their own landscapes and work towards spreading awareness in the community.
Extension programs of Texas AgriLife Extension Service are open to all people without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law The Texas A&M University System, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the County Commissioners Courts of Texas Cooperating.
* Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for effective participation in the meeting should contact Collin County AgriLife Extension office at least a week in advance of the meeting or event to request mobility, visual, hearing or other assistance.
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