Whether you’re a garden hobbyist or a professional grower, you’ll
find something useful at the “Ornamental Plant Propagation
Workshop” Feb. 9 in Savannah, Ga., and Feb. 16 in Griffin, Ga.

Yes, it’s education. But scientists with the University of
Georgia and the Georgia Flower Growers Association promise a
“dippin’, stickin’, rootin’, shootin’ good time” at the hands-on
workshops.

The experts will show how to make new plants from old ones by
cuttings and other techniques. And they’ll help you learn all
about the potting media, rooting hormones and misting systems
used for plant propagation.

Get Your Hands Dirty

Get your hands dirty and get expert answers to your questions
about the scientific background of plant propagation. Learn the
techniques, basic cutting physiology, rooting hormones and
potting mixes, and even details on specific propagation
systems.

You’ll learn how to propagate vegetative annuals, herbs,
houseplants, perennials, semiwoody and woody plants. And you can
take your day’s efforts home to watch the plants grow.

The workshops will be at the Coastal Gardens and Bamboo Farm in
Savannah and the Georgia Experiment Station in Griffin.

Reservation is required for either workshop. And since each is
limited to 80 people, it’s best to sign up early. To get the
early bird special, call Peggy McCauley at (877) 845-0704 by Feb.
1. Or e-mail her (peggy_asg@charter.net).