Need to nurture? Then join longtime Arnold Arboretum propagator Jack Alexander to learn basic information and techniques for propagating most woody plants. Session One includes a lecture and workshop on seed propagation and construction of a propagation case. Session Two will be a lecture and workshop on hardwood cuttings. You will leave class with numerous cuttings and seeds to cherish and grow. To participate, you must sign an assumption-of-risk-and-release form in order to practice the techniques taught in class. Bring a lunch and a beverage. If you own hand pruners, bring them to the second class. A sharp knife and an apron may also be helpful. You will be collecting propagules from the Arboretum grounds on both afternoons regardless of weather, so dress accordingly and wear comfortable shoes. The classes will take place at the Dana Greenhouses, Arnold Arboretum in Jamaica Plain. For directions, and to register, log on to www.arboretum.harvard.edu, or www.wellesley.edu/WCFH. You may also email horticulture@wellesley.edu. Course Number HOR 10 010, WCFH and Arboretum member price $180, Non-Members $215.
