The Midweek Program

"Propagation by Layering"
Sophia McCusker and Evan Villani, Nursery Manager and Research Technician, respectively

  • Wednesday, July 8, 2026 — 3 pm - 4 pm

Online

The only thing more fun than plants is more plants, especially when you get to make them yourself! Join us for this episode of the Midweek Program where Evan and Sophia will explore the fascinating world of plant propagation by layering, a suite of techniques that encourages root growth in places you only ever dreamed of having roots before.

Together, they’ll unpack the biology behind why layering works, introduce several different layering techniques, and even demonstrate a few of them in action. Whether you’re hoping to propagate a favorite plant or you’re simply curious about the incredible things plants are capable of, this program will leave you with a deeper appreciation for the ways gardeners can guide and collaborate with plants.

A grove of Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Filifera' propagated through layering

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