Did you know that instead of buying new plants, you can grow your own from the ones you already have? Many houseplants can be propagated using techniques such as cutting, division, or offsets, making it an easy and cost-effective way to expand your collection or share plants with others.
In this engaging and hands-on class, Steve will guide you through the essentials of plant propagation. You'll learn step-by-step how to identify which propagation method works best for different types of plants and how to apply these techniques successfully. Steve will provide live demonstrations of propagating popular plant varieties and share tips for recognizing the signs that a plant is ready to propagate.
Beyond propagation, Steve will offer expert advice on supplemental lighting, including how to choose the right grow lights to keep your houseplants thriving and looking their best year-round. During class you'll work in groups to divide a plant, re-pot the division, and you'll be able to take one of the plants home. Whether you're a seasoned plant parent or new to indoor gardening, this class will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to grow and care for your plants like a pro.
Join us and discover how easy and rewarding it can be to propagate plants, nurture your green thumb, and create a thriving indoor garden!
About the Instructor
Over 20 years ago, Steve received a free packet of gourd seeds and planted them in a small patch of ground in the front of his house. Not only did the seeds sprout, but the gourd plants took over the driveway and wound themselves into the screen door. That was when his passion for gardening first took root.
In 2012, he moved into soil-less gardening with a Tower Garden - an aeroponic gardening system that works well indoors and out and he discovered more about the unique processes behind successfully growing edibles indoors. Since then, he's helped schools in Indiana and across the country purchase Tower Gardens and has trained teachers on how to effectively use them in their classrooms.
Steve became a Master Gardener in 2015 and began specializing in indoor gardening, which includes potted plants as well as edibles. For several years, Steve taught the indoor gardening class for the Master Gardener Intern class.
Steve owns and operates Keep It Watered, a business that specializes in indoor gardening.