How to grow new plants (without sex)

“Asexual Propagation”: It’s how to turn one plant into many – with no bees or seeds necessary.

Learn how during a free workshop hosted by the UC Master Gardeners of El Dorado County.

Set for 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 2, “Asexual Propagation” covers the many ways plants can be produced without seed, such as cuttings, root divisions, layering and more. The master gardeners will show the many examples they’ve grown at the Sherwood Demonstration Garden, site of this three-hour workshop.

“In this class, you will learn techniques to propagate some of the most common plants found within your own home, garden or landscape,” say the master gardeners. “Processes from cuttings, layering and divisions will be discussed. Save money, have fun and learn a simple way to expand your garden using materials you already have and grow.”

Sherwood Demonstration Garden is located at 6699 Campus Drive, Placerville. The workshop is free but parking is not. Advance registration is not required, by encouraged. Sign up here: https://mgeldorado.ucanr.edu/Calendar/

In addition to the workshop, the master gardeners will host their “First Saturday Garden Tour” at 9 a.m. Saturday at Sherwood Garden; no advance sign-ups necessary. (If no one shows up by 9:15, the tour is canceled.) The tour explores Sherwood’s many individual gardens that showcase different aspects of foothill gardening.

Master gardeners also will be on hand from 9 a.m. to noon to answer questions. Bring samples of mystery plants or pests in zippered plastic bags. Photos are useful, too.

More details: https://mgeldorado.ucanr.edu/