CNP Propagating Native Plants -
Cuttings & Divisions

This course is an elective course and provides 4 hours toward the completion of the Certificate in Native Plants program.

(The Native Plant Propagation – Seeds course is NOT a prerequisite for this class)

In addition to growing native plants from seeds, many plants are grown from stem and root cuttings, particularly woody shrubs like Azaleas.  Learn how you can use basic methods to grow your own cuttings.  Similarly, many native perennials can be divided in the spring to create new plants and this workshop will cover both techniques.  This hands-on workshop covers the whys and how tos for native plant cuttings and divisions and participants will take home their classroom work to nurture until ready for planting. 

Instructor:  Michael Martin, PhD.  Dr. Martin earned his Bachelor of Science in Horticulture and a Masters of Agricultural Education from Clemson University and his Doctorate of Horticulture from the University of Georgia. Dr. Martin previously owned Natural Natives, Inc. a nursery specializing in Southeastern native plants. He currently works as a horticultural lighting specialist for JW North America.

Topics Include Researching propagation techniques, the science of growing roots on stems, low tech methods, cutting aftercare

Fee: $35 for TNPS, Reflection Riding or TVWO members, $45 for non-members plus a $15 materials cost for all registrants.  Students should bring their own garden gloves (some Nitrile gloves will be available)

Registration Policy:  As with all Certificate in Native Plants classes, class size is limited.  To give everyone the best opportunity to participate, there is a non-refundable cancellation fee of $10, with the balance refunded if you cancel at least 7 calendar days before the class will be held.  If the class is cancelled by the instructor or the CNP program, registrants will get a full refund.  

If you do not pay online, you will need to mail your check to Wild Ones-Tennessee Valley Chapter, 4918 Marlow Drive, Red Bank, TN 37415.  Please put the date of the program in the memo line as well as the last name of the person you are registering.  You will not be registered until your payment is received.