Longing for that special hydrangea? Learn how to propagate easy to grow shrubs and trees in a class at Berkshire Botanical Garden, 5 West Stockbridge Road, West Stockbridge on Saturday, June 19, from 10 – noon, with woody plant specialist Adam Wheeler. He will cover how to collect, prepare and propagate shrubs and trees from softwood cuttings. Set at a good time of the year, participants will take cuttings, make a simple propagator and learn techniques needed for insuring successful rooting. Easily propagated shrub varieties, cultivation requirements, timing and care will be the focus of this program. Participants will go home with some great plant material. Materials are included in the cost of the class, but please bring your own hand pruners.  $40 members of BBG, $45 non members. Register on line at www.berkshirebotanical.org, or call 413-298-3926.
Adam Wheeler is the Propagation and New Plant Development Manager for Broken Arrow Nursery located in Hamden, Ct. a specialty nursery with a focus on woody plants, especially kalmias (below.)Â He has an M.S. in Plant and Soil Science form the University of Vermont and he teaches woody plant propagation workshops throughout New England.
