How Plants Get to You: Propagation to the Marketplace - November 2026

This is a online learning series!

Have you ever wondered how a plant makes its way from its beginnings as a cutting or tissue culture plant to the shelf of your local garden center or nursery?

Join us for the "How Plants Get to You" three-part virtual learning series that takes you behind the scenes of the horticulture industry to follow the journey of plants from propagation to production to the consumer marketplace.

Designed for Extension Master Gardeners, horticulture communicators and educators, and plant enthusiasts, this series will connect participants directly with growers, propagators, horticulturists, and green industry professionals who help bring the plants we enjoy to gardens and landscapes across the country.

Along the way, you'll gain a greater understanding of the people, practices, technology, time, and resources involved in growing and delivering plants to consumers.

WEBINAR SCHEDULE

Thursday, Nov. 5 | Where Production Begins | 3:00 p.m. ET / 12:00 p.m. PT

Follow the first steps in a plant's journey as we explore propagation methods ranging from cuttings to tissue culture and learn how young plants are produced for the horticulture industry.

Featuring Ball Horticultural Company and Taeko Garden Growers

Thursday, Nov. 12 | Where Growth Happens | 3:00 p.m. ET / 12:00 PT

Go behind the scences of plant production to learn how annuals and herbaceous plants move through plu and finished plant production, along with a look at how woody plants are grown in nursery production systems.

Featuring Bob's Market and Belmont Nurseries

Thursday, Nov. 19 | Where the Plant Meets the Customer | 3:00 p.m. ET / 12:00 PT

Complete the plant journey by exploring how plants move from growers to consumers. Learn about consumer trends, markets, audiences, and the important connection between plant production and retail.

Featuring Costa Farms and Wallace's Garden Center

REGISTRATION

Registration is free and includes all three webinars. Participants are encouraged to register for the complete series to experience the full journey of how plants get to you.

A Zoom link will be emailed to all registered attendees one week prior to the November 5th webinar. This Zoom link will be used for all three webinars.

Can't attend every webinar live? All sessions will be recorded and registered participants will receive access to the recordings.

This series is an excellent continuing education opportunity for Extension Master Gardeners and others interested in gaining a deeper understanding of the horticulture industry and the work that happens behind the scenes to bring plants to consumers.

Register today and follow the journey from propagation to production to your garden!

For more imformation contact [email protected]

Sponsored by the National Initiative for Consumer Horticulture (NICH)