Solano County experts also will host two propagation workshops
Succulents are among the easiest plants to propagate. Learn how in a Solano County master gardener-taught workshop this Thursday evening, Aug. 15, in Vacaville. Kathy Morrison
Where’s a master gardener when you need one? In Dixon on Saturdays.
The UCCE Master Gardeners of Solano County now offer their services every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lemuria Nursery, 7820 Serpa Lane in Dixon.
Located off Dixon Avenue west of Interstate 80, Lemuria Nursery is the largest plant wholesale grower in Solano County and specializes in dwarf fruit trees.
Master gardeners will be stationed at the nursery every Saturday to answer questions – and not just about fruit trees. Got a mystery plant or pest? Bring photos or an example in a zippered plastic bag. Need recommendations for the right plants for your landscape? They have plenty. Wondering what’s up with your tomatoes? These folks know tomatoes plus a lot more. The service is free; just show up.
The Solano County master gardeners also will host a series of upcoming free workshops, starting with a two-parter devoted to plant propagation at two Vacaville libraries.
Set for 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15, part one tackles “Plant Propagation: Succulents and Easy Plants” at Vacaville Cultural Center Library, 1020 Ulatis Drive, Vacaville.
“Join Master Gardeners Deb and Christina to learn about propagation basics, including succulents and other plants to divide,” say the master gardeners. “Learn about choosing the right pieces and parts, and using the right medium and tools.”
That’s followed with “Plant Propagation: Cuttings and Grafting” at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 4, at Vacaville Town Square Library,1 Town Square Place, Vacaville.
The master gardeners will “show you how to delve more into propagating plants using such techniques as cuttings and grafting,” they say. “Why is this done? Learn about the right place to cut, and staying clean to avoid disease transfer. This will include a hands-on activity: grafting together two plants.”
Both workshops are one hour, free and open to the public (including residents of other counties) – no advance registration is necessary. Take one or both.
Learn more at https://solanomg.ucanr.edu/.
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