Propagation & Grafting 101

Learn how to multiply your favorite plants, preserve cherished varieties, and expand your garden with ease. Whether it’s your grandmother’s beloved rose or a hardy fruit tree, this class will teach you the basics of propagation and grafting.

What You’ll Learn:

• Propagation by Cuttings: Step-by-step guidance on taking and rooting cuttings to grow new plants.
• Dividing Perennials: When and how to divide plants like irises and hostas to create more.
• Grafting Basics: Combine the best traits of plants, like improving fruit trees or preserving heirlooms.
• Timing and Techniques: The best times of year to propagate and how to create ideal growing conditions.

This session includes demonstrations and practical tips to help you confidently propagate and graft at home. Whether you want to expand your garden, preserve special plants, or try something new, this class will give you the tools to succeed!

James Batton is a consulting horticulturist and arborist dedicated to helping individuals and organizations improve landscape health. With expertise in plant health—including trees, shrubs, grasses, soils, and cultural practices—he provides insightful guidance to address a wide range of horticultural challenges.

James brings a wealth of experience from his diverse background as a Consulting Arborist, landscape contractor, landscape designer, certified arborist, greenskeeper, past president of the Utah Community Forest Council, water feature designer and installer, horticultural research assistant, and estate gardener.

Currently, he shares his knowledge as the host of The James Batton Show, a horticultural YouTube channel where he educates viewers on best practices for plant care and landscape management. Additionally, he teaches at Red Butte Gardens and lectures for various organizations, continuing his mission to promote healthy and sustainable landscapes.

📺 Watch James on YouTube: The James Batton Show

Host or Publisher The James Batton Show