Plant Propagation for Gardeners

BIOLGY X 497.35

This course covers the fundamental tools and processes used in plant propagation. Students will learn a variety of techniques to propagate plants.

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What you can learn.

Complete a graft of at least one plant
Start several plants from cuttings
Sow seeds of several different plants and seed sizes
Explain pollination control to produce pure seed
Use different tools involved with the propagation we cover in class and how to care for them
Demonstrate knowledge of proper safety measures to be safe in all propagation operations

About this course:

This course emphasizes both the science and art of plant propagation. Learn the science behind plant propagation and then apply that knowledge by propagating a wide variety of plants. Hands-on exercises cover a multitude of propagation methodologies and demonstrate different tools and techniques. Participants practice these techniques in an outdoor classroom environment to assimilate the art of propagation. Held at The Mildred E Mathias Botanical Garden on UCLA Campus.

Summer 2024 Schedule

June 26 - August 14

Wednesday, Saturday

Available

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Instructor: DeAnna Vega

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Fee:

$670.00

Hybrid

Location: UCLA , Remote Classroom

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ENROLL BY: Jun 26, 2024

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Notes

No meetings July 6 & 20, 2024.
Course format is a combination of online, live-online and in-person class meetings.
Students will be expected to attend in person class meeting, attend live online class sessions and also complete weekly online asynchronous class modules.
Weekend in-person class meeting location is the Plant Growth Center at UCLA's Mildred E Mathias Botanical Garden
Elective course in Horticulture and Gardening Certificate
Internet access required. Materials Required

Refund Deadline

No refunds after July 02, 2024

Schedule

Type

Date

Time

Location

Lecture

Wed Jun 26, 2024

6:30PM PT - 9:00PM PT

Remote Classroom

Discussion