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Growing Plants for the Garden Plant propagation at the garden is done to maintain and add to the living collection of plants. Plants that are established in the garden are periodically cloned to insure that a healthy stock of material is kept in case of disease, insect infestation or general decline. Rae Selling Berry's legacy lives on in the many unique plants found throughout the garden. She vigorously selected through her seed grown stock to find interesting cultivars some of which have been introduced into the nursery trade. We continue to preserve her legacy as we look for outstanding selections in our growing operation. The propagation program also insures that new and exciting plants are added to the garden. We use the latest science based horticultural principles in Integrated Pest Management, and greenhouse and nursery production.
Plant Sales We also grow plants for sale. Our plant sales are held twice a year, though we also sell plants at other off-site events as a fundraiser. As a specialty grower we are able to offer plants that are often new to the horticultural trade and are sought by plant collectors and enthusiasts. Seed Collection and Seed Catalog Our plant propagator oversees the collection of seeds in the garden and in the wild. While some are grown up in the nursery and will be one day planted in the garden or for sale as plants, some seeds are available to our Members in our current seed catalog. Botanic gardens in North America may also request our Index Seminum. Members receive free seeds!
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