Author: Leslie Cario

Sowing Native Seeds Workshop – Adkins Arboretum

Sowing Native Seeds Workshop Location:  Adkins Arboretum Date:  5/30/2015 Time:  10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Join us for a fun morning of seed sowing at the Arboretum’s Native Plant Nursery.  Horticulturist Leslie Hunter Cario will share her expertise in propagating native plants from seed. We’ll learn about plant growth requirements, materials, and seeding technique.  Please feel

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How to Boost Your Business with Conservation Landscaping Practices – Chesapeake Green Symposium 2015

How to Boost Your Business with Conservation Landscaping Practices Location: Chesapeake Green Symposium 2015 Date: 2/19/15 Time: 1:05 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. As efforts to clean up the Chesapeake Bay broaden, the landscape industry is seeing increased opportunities to incorporate green infrastructure projects. Learn how conservation landscaping practices can complement the services your business already

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Native Seed Collection & Post-Harvest Handling – Adkins Arboretum

Native Seed Collection & Post-Harvest Handling Location:  Adkins Arboretum Date:  10/4/2014 Time:  10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Join horticulturist Leslie Hunter Cario, as she shares her expertise in growing native plants from seed. Discover the basics of collecting, processing, storing, and preparing seeds for propagation as well as sustainable harvest considerations.   This is a hands-on

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