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Founded in 1963, the Western Horticultural Society is made up of horticulturists, botanists, landscape designers and architects, nursery people, students and avid gardeners. The monthly programs are designed to appeal to the dedicated plant lover.
 
We invite you to join our group of plant and gardening enthusiasts  

 
   
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  The Speaker Program for
   
 
FEBRUARY 10, 2010
 
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Western Horticultural Society is please to present
   
   
  KATHY NAVAREZ
  Horticulture Instructor at Cabrillo College, Aptos, California
   

PROPAGATION METHODS

 
Learning the art of propagating plants can be a real advantage to all gardeners.
 
Have you ever had a friend or family member give you cuttings from a beloved plant and not know what to do with those cuttings? And then have the guilt set in for letting it die in that jar on the windowsill waiting for it to sprout roots?
 
   
 
As a horticulture instructor and member of the International Plant Propagators Society, Kathleen Navarez has plenty of experience in propagation. In the latest issue of Fremontia, Kathleen describes how she tried a certain method (contrary to current information) to propagate our native Romneya coulteri with great success.
   
 
Kathleen will show us different methods of propagation which are influenced by origin, time of year, quantity of material, growth type, health and age of the motherstock.
   
 
Kathleen’s other passion is for the genus Salvia and she is involved with the collecting and growing of sages from around the world.



 
 
So come and learn how you can turn those cuttings into new beloved plants of your own.
 
TIME & PLACE

 
Doors open at 7:00 pm and the meeting starts promptly at 7:30 pm.
  Christ Episcopal Church, 1040 Border Road, Los Altos (see Map)
  Meetings are free to members; Fee of $5.00 for guests.

 

   
   NEXT MEETING: MARCH 10, 2010
   
  Sherri Osaka
  Sustainable Landscapes
 

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