Would you like to understand how plants grow and reproduce in the enticing world of succulents? Then come and join our beginner’s course! Learn how to propagate and grow succulents from cuttings and explore the substrates in which to grow them. Learn propagation methods: stem, seed, leaf, rosette cuttings, and plantlets. Delve into cacti propagation: globular, columnar or flat stem cuttings, as well as grafting and division. The course will include both practical and theoretical elements, including a tour of the succulent and cacti collection at the Botanic Garden.

Katie Sarll is a member of the Garden’s horticulture team working in the Experimental section since 2017. Before joining the Garden staff Katie studied Horticulture at Capel Manor College; has worked in France, Finland and volunteered at Middleton House Gardens. Katie was a trainee at CUBG in 2006. She has a BSc (Hons) in International Horticulture and has worked at Tresco Abbey Gardens, Potters Fields next to London Bridge and for London Wildlife Trust. She currently sits on the Controlled Environment Users’ Group.