Native Plant Propagation Program

The native plant propagation program is currently being reorganized to better collaborate with other groups in Baton Rouge. Please contact our email for updates.

The goals of the Native Plant Propagation Program are:

  • To conserve genetic integrity of wild plants of our area
  • To encourage botanical and horticultural community among native enthusiasts through hands on activities
  • To make available to the public diverse native plant materials that are well suited to our soils and climate
  • To build knowledge of native plant propagation through experimentation, communication and documentation
  • To donate plant materials to significant and sustainable restoration projects.
               *Areas where invasive species have been removed
               *Areas that are being reforested
               *Demonstration native gardens that are publicly accessible and periodically maintained


Components of Program
  • Forecasting and Collecting of Seeds and Cuttings
  • Seed Cleaning and Storage
  • Stratification and Germination
  • Dividing and Repotting 

Benefits to Participants
  • Access to plant materials before sale or donation
  • Enhanced knowledge of plants, habitats, botany and horticulture

Challenges
  • Getting all the materials we need (money, donations, active treasurer)
  • Using best environmental practices
  • Keeping our notes and details organize (tracking source of material and what techniques worked or didn't)
  • Monitoring Plants between meetings

Monthly Workday (every third Sunday of the Month from 4-6pm, except on Holidays)
  • Preparing seed for cold moist storage
  • Separating and transplanting
  • Notekeeping and Inventory (species, #, source, soil used, technique, etc.)
TOOLS

CANPS NATIVE PLANT DATABASE
This is a list of target native species for our area for propagation and wildlife benefits.
COLLECTING SEEDS
Follow to learn about CANPS policies and protocols for collecting and exchanging seeds.
The file below can be printed and used to help keep track of seeds collected and stored.
Plant Labels
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