If you love hostas and enjoy spending time in the garden, this relaxed and engaging class will introduce you to the rewarding art of hybridizing your own unique plants. Designed especially for older gardening enthusiasts, this class focuses on simple, accessible techniques that make plant breeding both fun and achievable.
You’ll learn the basics of how hostas reproduce and how to safely and effectively transfer pollen between plants to create new hybrids. We’ll share practical tips and tricks to help you choose strong parent plants, time your pollination just right, and collect and grow seeds with confidence.
The class also covers how to care for your seedlings as they grow, what to expect during the process, and how patience plays a key role in developing new varieties. No prior experience is needed—just a love of gardening and curiosity about creating something new.
With a friendly pace and plenty of encouragement, this class offers a wonderful opportunity to deepen your gardening skills, connect with others, and maybe even grow a one-of-a-kind hosta to enjoy for years to come.
Thursday, June 18th Arlington FACS Room
2:30-3:30pm
$FREE, but please register Min:5, Max 25
