Name: Introduction to Seed Collecting, Storing & Propagation
Start: 2024-09-21T10:30:00+01:00
End: 2024-09-21T15:00:00+01:00
Location: St Andrews Botanic Garden

Introduction to Seed Collecting, Storing & Propagation

A look at how to raise your own plants from seed, from harvest to successful new plants – advice from our Nursery Supervisor Peter Watson
About this Event

This workshop will explore the process of growing your own plants from seed, from harvest to successful new plants, led by our Nursery Supervisor Peter Watson.

This 1-day course will include:

An introduction to the benefits and limitations of collecting and growing from seed
When and how to collect seed - including a practical demonstration in the Garden
Understanding fertility, viability and dormancy - and common techniques for breaking dormancy
Advice and demonstrations on cleaning and storing seeds, both short and long term
Practical demonstration and guidance on sowing and pricking out - including timing, feeding and composts
Tips for overcoming common issues
Opportunity for Q&A with Peter

Please bring a packed lunch - tea & coffee will be provided. You may also wish to bring resources for taking notes and your own gardening gloves. There will be some fieldwork elements so participants should dress suitably for the outdoors.

If you have any questions about this workshop, please contact us at [email protected]