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Category Archives: Propagation

March Propagation Workshop

Suffolk Plant Heritage Posted on March 27, 2018 by SPH-AdminMarch 27, 2018

The March propagation workshop was very well attended, with some new faces and many of the long-time helpers. It was chilly in the church hall, but the heaters and some coffee soon got us all going and down to the jobs in hand. Maggie Thorpe gave a demonstration of taking cuttings. We had some penstemons which had been kept in the greenhouse over winter, and there was enough material on them to start some new plants. Other members of the … Continue reading →

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2018 Propagation Dates

Suffolk Plant Heritage Posted on March 17, 2018 by SPH-AdminMarch 17, 2018

The propagating sessions are run by Anne Tweddle and Maggie Thorpe. They are open to all members, but we ask that you book a place. The dates for 2018 are: March 22nd Thursday April 17th Tuesday May 16th Wednesday June 21st Thursday July 18th Wednesday August 22th Wednesday September 20th Thursday November 21st Wednesday

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Propagating Ferns from Spores

Suffolk Plant Heritage Posted on August 31, 2017 by SPH-AdminAugust 31, 2017

Anthony Pigott came to our propagation class  and gave us a lesson in propagating ferns. We had already collected some fern fronds, and began by tapping the frond with our fingers, over paper, to release the spores. We used a multipurpose compost with some added vermiculite. We used 9cm pots We left the pots in the bags for about 10 mins to cool slightly. We then speedily opened the bags and  held the paper with the spores on over to … Continue reading →

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