Grace Gardens- Instructional Classes Available in the Garden
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From time to time we offer instructional classes in the
garden for beginning hybridizers. Classes run
approximately 1-1/2 to 2 hours and include handout
instructional sheets, hands on in the garden and a newer
daylily to take home. Instructional sheets
include copies Tom's four-part series for beginning
hybridizers published in the AHS Journal.
Classes conducted by Tom Rood, AHS Garden Judge
Instructor. $20 fee per person.
Contact Tom for scheduling.
I. The ART of HYBRIDIZING Basic principles of genetics How to hybridize Parent selection ideas and goals (dreams) Storing and using frozen pollen Methods of setting pods on difficult pod parents Handling and storing Seeds Seedling culture Judging the results Registration process And more----
II. DAYLILY CULTIVATION Both classes I and II by prior registration. A $20 registration fee for each class. Attendees will receive a free daylily and literature
corresponding to the respective class. Instructors: Tom & Kathy Rood AHS GARDEN JUDGE WORKSHOPS- Are available from time to time in various locations- Call, e-mail or write for information on one in your area. Tom & Kathy Rood |