Plant Propagation Workshop
20 Jun 2009
This is one way that Mudgegonga residents can begin to replace gardens
and plants lost in the fires. Plants are costly and propagating your
own is a wonderful skill to learn and apply again further down the
track. It will also be enjoyable.
If these workshops are well attended/well received there is the option of further workshops in the spring - the same again or more advanced/specific.
It is hoped that this course will engage some participants who may then want to continue in other aspects of horticulture. There are opportunities for some fully funded places at Wodonga TAFE which we can discuss further on the day.
Participants are welcome to take home the plants they have propagated on the day however Wodonga TAFE has made some space available in the campus hot houses where your plants will be cared for and monitored. You may choose to take some home and leave some for care with the TAFE. Either way your plants will be labelled and you will be able to collect them at a distribution day planned later this year or early 2010.
Mudgegonga Hall
Saturday 20th June, 2009 and Saturday 18th July, 2009
(same taught on each day so a choice of dates)
From 10 am until 4 pm; lunch and morning tea provided.
What we will be covered
The basics of plant propagation (including seeds, cuttings, grafting); which plants when and why; seasons/time of year; type of cuttings; continued care/ monitoring. AND we'll attempt to answer any questions you have.
What you need to bring
Wear comfortable, warm clothes and bring secateurs if you have them, otherwise they will be provided. We will talk about maintenance/sharpening.
RSVP
Please RSVP, we need to know numbers.
Jenny 5728 6603, Carol 5753 4468, Barbara 5752 2051