Success with Propagation

Course information

Taking cuttings is one good way to propagate a wide range of your plants. There are a number of other methods including: layering, suckers and division. Learn how to improve your success rates by propagating a range of plants. Discuss the selection of plant material for propagation purposes. Also, the control of common pests and diseases as well as propagation equipment. This course is recommended for anyone who is interested in growing new plants from cuttings particularly ornamentals.

If you are a new gardener or working in the industry this is an opportunity to improve your propagation skills.

What You Will Learn

You will learn about cutting techniques for a range of plants as well as using propagation equipment and creating a good propagation environment and solving problems. This is a one day practical course will give you the opportunity to propagate a range of plants in the Bicton walled garden and glasshouse.

Please note: This course is for adults 19+

Entry Requirements

None

Bicton College

Bicton College

Bicton College is based in East Devon, near Exeter, and set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, just two miles from the Jurassic Coast. The historic Georgian mansion, commercial farm, animal husbandry school, modern veterinary nursing building, world-class engineering and heavy plant machinery workshop, walled garden and arboretum are all set in over 200 hectares of historic parkland.

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Events

Open Event

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Open Event at Bicton College

• 18 Jan 25
• 26 Apr 25

Taster Event

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Taster Day at Bicton College

• 17 Feb 25
• 28 May 25