Tropical Ranch Botanical Gardens
1905 SW Ranch Trail
Stuart, Fl. 34997
772-283-5565

 

"Farmer Fred" Burkey and Plant Propagation for the Beginner
 
On a very warm sunny Saturday, April 14, 2007, University of Florida Extension Agent-MCTV Personality Fred Burkey arrived at Tropical Ranch Botanical Gardens with his trusty Assistant, Pat Bonis, and a full contingency of Martin County Master Gardeners or soon to be Master Gardeners.  They came to share with our 200 visitors that day  a "Farmer Fred"  Power Point Presentation on Propagation and a hands-on demonstration of "How to Propagate your Favorite Plants from Cuttings". At the end of the general presentation, Fred took time to show interested visitors how to prepare to "air layer" and "graft" plants.  As you will see from the photographs below, everyone had a wonderful time.

Garden owner, Jim Haines, prepares to introduce guest speaker "Farmer Fred" Burkey.

Fred speaking in front of his Power Point Presentation to some of our visitors.

Pat Bonis, FYN Assistant to Fred Burkey prepares before the presentation

Claire Merkel and Ginny Douglass, Master Gardeners stand ready to help visitors propagate.

Edna Baxter and Maggie O'Brien, Martin County Master Gardeners take a minute to pose for this photo before the demo.

Master Gardener Treasurer, Sunny Swearingen, and future Master Gardener, Ann Horne, smile in anticipation of sharing their knowledge with visitors.

Visitors braved the hot sun to learn all about propagation.

Edna (Right) helps a visitor while MG Ted takes photos of the event.

Sunny (right) demonstrates proper technique.

Stephen Fenster, former NYer, proudly displays his creation.

One family working together to prepare plants.

Victoria, Christina, Frank and Ginger with their plants.

 

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