Native Plant Growing: An Introduction to seed, cuttings and divisions

Via Goleta,Thousand Oaks CA 91320

24 February, 2023

Description

Join us for this fun and hands-on workshop where participants will learn the ins and outs of propagating California native plants from cuttings, seed and divisions! Topics covered include: - How to collect and prepare plant material for cuttings, including local Sages (Salvia) and Buckwheats (Eriogonum) - How to collect, identify and sow various species of native seed - Dividing native plants, including Milkweed and Deer Grass - Correct soils and watering techniques for cuttings and other young plants - How to properly transplant rooted cuttings and seedlings - Soils and fertilizers to use on young, rooted cuttings and other young plants After a brief tour of the Ranch Sierra Vista nursery growing grounds and propagation house, attendees will be shown the basics of plant propagation from cuttings, seed and divisions. Participants will get the opportunity to help prepare and stick fresh cuttings, divide plants, sow seed, etc. Participants may take some of the plant material home with them to grow out for themselves, and all other plant material worked on during this training will be grown-out for current and future native plant restoration projects in and around the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. This afternoon event will take place outdoors at the Rancho Sierra Vista nursery. Much of the class will take place in direct or indirect sun, and attendees should be prepared to stand all 2 hours and be exposed to the afternoon cold and sun for various lengths of time. Please wear hiking or outdoor working attire, bring water/reusable water bottle, sunscreen, and a sun hat. Directions: On Google Maps, search 'Car Park for Sycamore Canyon, Newbury Park' and follow those directions to the final, bottom main parking lot. Park in the main visitor parking lot at Rancho Sierra Vista, and walk past the left side of the bathrooms, past the Eucalytpus grove. Walk into and past the horse stable area, and into the nursery. Average walking time from the main visitor parking lot to the nursery is less than 3 minutes. If you are walking for more than 3 minutes, you may be lost! Please call (805) 844-7449 for help if you are lost. (*NOTE: If you are unable to attend this event but would like to learn about native plant propagation and/ or volunteer at the Rancho Sierra Vista native plant nursery, please contact Antonio Sanchez at [email protected])