Producing Native Plants at Large and Small Scales American Public Gardens Association’s Native Plants and Plant Conservation Symposium Thursday, October 26, 2017 Leslie Hunter Cario, Principal, Chesapeake Horticultural Services, LLC There are many opportunities and challenges associated with propagating native plants for conservation on a small scale. Adkins Arboretum, with support from the Stanley Smith
Read MoreHorticulture and Design Panel: Sourcing and Growing Native Ecotypes American Public Gardens Association’s Native Plants and Plant Conservation Symposium Thursday, October 26, 2017 Moderated by Mark Richardson, Botanic Garden Director, New England Wild Flower Society Panelists: Amy Highland, Director of Collections, Mt. Cuba Center; Annie White, Owner and Principal Designer, Nectar Landscape Design Studio, LLC;
Read MoreNative Seed Collection Workshop Location: Adkins Arboretum Date: 9/30/2016 Time: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Hike to plant communities within the Arboretum for field identification and seed collection, then work on post-harvest handling at the Native Plant Nursery. Learn about sustainable harvest, processing, storage, propagation preparation, and the Native Plant Propagation Research program underway at the
Read MoreNative Plant Production Utilizing Seeds of Local Ecotype Location: Silver Spring Civic Building Date: 8/30/2016 Time: 7:30 p.m. Join horticulturist Leslie Hunter Cario as she shares her experience with growing native plants from seed of local ecotypes. Seeding technique and plant growth requirements will be discussed, along with the basics of seed collection and post-harvest
Read MoreNative Plant Propagation Workshop Location: Adkins Arboretum Date: Saturday 5/14/2016 Time: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. What’s been going on behind the scenes at Adkins Arboretum’s Native Plant Nursery? We’re starting to propagate and evaluate select native plant species that may have value to both ornamental horticulture and sustainable landscaping! Last summer and fall, seeds were
Read MoreNative Seed Collection & Post-Harvest Handling Location: Adkins Arboretum Date: 10/3/2015 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. First time and repeat participants will
Read MoreSowing 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
Read MoreHow 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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