IN-PERSON MEETING: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2021, 7:00 p.m. (Doors open 6:30 p.m.)
REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH, 1084 WEST BULLARD, FRESNO CA
"Propagation: From seeds to stem, and everything in between"
Presented by Robert Scott
Presented by Robert Scott
It always seems that after we get our first plant, we start wanting more
and more. We find ourselves checking out local garden centers and plant
sales to find more plants to add to our collections. Soon after, we get the
crazy idea of trying our hands at propagating. Luckily for us, cactus and
succulents can be propagated in many ways. However, this doesn’t mean
it’s always easy to do. In my upcoming presentation I’ll be discussing the
most effective ways you can propagate your plants. From leaf and stem
cuttings, to division, we will cover it all. I’ll even get into how you can make
your own seeds to create hybrids! There are so many ways to propagate
but, like anything, there are rules to follow. Join me as we explore all the
ways to propagate the plants we love!
I first joined FCSS 9 years ago and boy has it been an adventure. I became active in the Club very quickly,
becoming a member of the Board and then Treasurer. I’ve also served as the Sale Chair for the last 5 years,
where I am responsible for planning and running all the Club’s plant sales. Then 2 years ago I got roped in, I
mean “asked to run” for President. I never thought I would be the one to lead the Club, let alone through a
pandemic, but here we are. There have been struggles for sure. We had steep learning curves with Zoom
and holding online events, but through it all we’ve managed to keep ourselves going. It’s all been crazy and
overwhelming, but overall, everything seems to have worked out fairly well. Something that certainly helped
me during the pandemic was growing plants. I started growing vegetables at a young age with my grandma,
who I credit with bestowing upon me green thumbs and toes. I wanted to grow everything I could, and I
certainly tried! Through the years I got into water plants, orchids, house plants, air plants, carnivorous,
bulbs, and everything else that could be grown. Some say I may have a bit of a problem. I started growing
cactus as a food source for my pet tortoises, but once I learned of all the cool shapes, colors, and sizes of
cactus and succulents I was hooked. I earned my bachelor’s in Plant Health from Fresno State and have
since become an Agriculture Inspector for Fresno County. I really find plants fascinating. How they grow,
deal with disease, and adapt, it’s all just so interesting! I decided to take my obsession to the next level and
started my own cactus and succulent nursery a few years back. It was a long labor of love, but I’m glad I
stuck with it. My most recent efforts have seen the website go live for online sales! To say it keeps me busy
is an understatement, but I enjoy every moment of it.