Propagation Group

The propagation group prepares and produces a wide range of plants not readily available to the general public. The group meets twice weekly for plant propagation and maintenance in the propagation facilities at the FCHS Hall at 100 Hilton Road, Sassafras.  Currently the 2 sessions are Monday and Thursday 9:00am – 12 noon.

Contact: Inge & Michael Hammer T: 0490 260 406

Propagation Training Group

Propagation training sessions are held on the 3rd Thursday bi- monthly (except December) from 12:00noon to 2:00pm (BYO lunch).  The training sessions focus on teaching how to propagate plants and their subsequent care.  It is a mixture of discussion, demonstrations and practical demonstrations in an informal friendly atmosphere.  Non-members are welcome.

Plant material is sourced from the Ferny Creek Ornamental Garden and from private gardens.  Seed is from private sources and specialist overseas societies.  After propagation, the resulting plants are sold at our major events and some meetings throughout the year, as well as other events outside of the Society.  Some of the plants raised are used in the gardens which are partially maintained by the propagation group.

Bi-monthly on third Thursday – 12noon – 2pm, BYO lunch. Contact:- Inge & Michael Hammer

2025Training Group Syllabus

Jan 16 Leaf and semi-hardwood cuttings.

 Mar 20 Semi-hardwood cuttings and chipping of bulbs.

May 15 Lilium bulb scaling and division of plants.

Jul 17 Hardwood cuttings, seed propagation and maybe grafting.

Sep 18 Air layering and grafting of camellias. Division of plants.

Nov 20 Air layering of deciduous shrubs and leaf cuttings.

Contact: Inge & Michael Hammer T: 0490 260 406

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