Air Layering: Propagating Difficult-To-Root Plants

Air Layering: Propagating Difficult-To-Root Plants

Join horticulturist Julia Adams for a hands-on workshop to learn how to propagate plants via air-layering. This method of propagation allows you to multiply difficult-to-root plants during the summer when plants are still in an active growing phase. In this session, you will learn about the science behind air-layering and practice on plants throughout the Japanese Garden.

Instructor: Julia Adams

Julia Adams is our Senior Horticulturist for the Japanese Garden. A graduate of the University of Tennessee, Julia earned a bachelor’s degree in hospitality and tourism management as well as a degree in plant sciences, concentrating in public horticulture. Previously, Julia has served as an intern at the Denver Botanical Gardens where she worked closely with the director of the Japanese Garden and the Bonsai Horticulturist.

This experience sparked Julia’s interest in Japanese Gardens and their attentive design, symbolic artistry, and maintenance. Her role in the Hesler Biology Greenhouses, as well as volunteering at UT Gardens in Knoxville, all helped Julia explore her interest and expand her knowledge about this style of gardening. With her extensive knowledge, Julia performs a variety of tasks to ensure that the Japanese Garden thrives.

Location: Japanese Garden

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