Weekly catch up with propagation

Last Week in Prop!

Last week the propagation department saw things heating up, literally, as this mild Spring took itself up a notch by a few degrees. It was a week where the creative juices were flowing and our passions for learning and teaching were fully embraced!

A highlight of the week was spending a moment with propagation expert Emily, who many of you will know from attending our propagation classes, is a sorceress of growing. Emily spent some time weaving her teaching magic upon Miya and I, showing us some of her seed collecting tips and tricks. It's these invaulable lessons which as budding horticulturists you hold onto dearly. The passing on of knowledge is something Emily champions each and every day, and we are all so grateful for this!

Elsewhere, it was our Spring Sale, so I got to try my hand at creating a display to showcase some of the plants included in this promotion. It was a completely new experience for me, and again, I relied on Emily's advice, '3s, 5s and 7s, think contrasting foliage, and about your heights.' Alongside this advice, I decided to build from cooler colours on one side, to warmer tones on the other, small pops of flower like hidden jewels amongst a 'tapestry' of leafage. It was a great experience, challenging in respect to being limited to what plants were included in the Spring Sale, but a valuable lesson in working within the means provided... not so different to the sentiment of 'right plant, right place', right!

The stock bed team have been out weeding. Whilst, back in the tunnels and Prop Building, much potting, picking and packing have been on the go, with such future treasures as Vitis coignetiae, the crimson glory vine now putting down roots! This is a very vigorous climber, with heart-shaped leaves that turn to a scarlet in the autumn. A favourite of mine.

Until next time!

Rob