Native plant propagation workshop

Next date: Saturday, 17 October 2026 | 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM

What to expect

A practical hands-on session with the chance to learn some new skills.

This workshop is ideal for anyone who wants to learn how to propagate beautiful native plants for their garden.

We will be working with Australian native species, but you will be equipped and ready to propagate almost anything by the end of the day!

As cuttings propagation is seasonal, the Autumn and Spring sessions will cover different techniques – so sign up for both if you would like to master them all!

Additional resources will be provided for you to take home, as well as the cuttings you produce on the day.

You will learn:

• basic principles of plant propagation

• how to propagate plants using a variety of techniques, including cuttings, seed, and division

• useful skills which apply to propagating plants other than Native plants.

What to bring

Please wear suitable outdoor clothing and closed toe shoes and be prepared to get a bit dirty. Bring gardening gloves and a cardboard box to take cuttings home in. Please BYO keep cup as morning tea will be provided.

This event will be held indoors and go ahead in all weather conditions.

How this event helps our environment

This event aims to raise awareness of the benefits of planting native gardens and improve local biodiversity by teaching propagation techniques.

Please do not attend if you are feeling unwell.

Meeting locations:

28 March - Louise Lennon Pavillion, St Ives Showground.

17 October - Douglas Pickering Pavillion, St Ives Showground.