Programs & Events

Plant Propagation

Program Number: 
341
Program Type: 
Workshop or Trip
Date: 
Sep. 22, 2012 | Saturday, 9:00am
Multiple Times: 
Three Session Series - Each session meets 9:00am until 12:00pm
Location: In the Field - NCDA Greenhouse, JC Raulston Arboretum
Fee: 
$40, $30 for Friends of the Museum

This three session program emphasizes the propagation of woody plants that need cold weather for rooting success, including many types of juniper and other evergreen conifers.  Propagate plants from JC Raulston Arboretum under the supervision of  Dr. Blazich, a prominent plant propagationist.  Best of all, keep the plants you propagate!

Session 1: Introduction to Propagating Lecture - Saturday, September 15th
Session 2: Taking Cuttings - Saturday, September 22.
Session 3: Potting Plants - Saturday, December 8th.

Activity Level: Easy
Leader(s): Dr. Frank Blazich, NCSU Department of Horticulture and Jesse Perry, Museum Educator
Registration information: Registration required. Fill out online, print and mail the Museum’s Registration Form and Health Form with payment. Registration deadline is two weeks prior to trip start date. Trips failing to reach the minimum registration numbers by the deadline date may be canceled. Please call to check on trip status if interested in registering after the deadline.

For more information contact Debbie Huston, scheduling coordinator, at 919.707.9840.