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Fall Planting & Native Perennial Propagation Workshop
Discover why fall is the best time to plant native species and learn the benefits of growing native plants from seed. Participants will be able to take home some seeds they’ve planted.
ABOUT THE Workshop
Discover why fall is the best time to plant native species and learn the benefits of growing native plants from seed. Instructor Ellen Folts will demonstrate simple propagation techniques that work with nature, followed by a hands-on activity where participants will sow their own native plant seeds to take home for spring germination.
This workshop is open to adults as well as teens/tweens ages 12+, accompanied by a parent or guardian.
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
Ellen Folts co-owns Amanda’s Native Garden Perennial Nursery in Sparta, NY She has a degree in agricultural and natural resources from SUNY Cobleskill and has worked in the horticultural field for 42 years. She is a Senior New York State Certified Nursery and Landscape Professional. Ellen’s philosophy is to create sustainable landscapes that give back to the environment.
