Talks & Workshops

Plants Above Treeline Nursery & Services offers talks, workshops and specialist advice based on long practical experience with alpine and mountain plants, propagation and specialist growing conditions.

 

Talks & Presentations

We offer talks and presentations on a wide range of subjects related to alpine plants, rock gardening and specialist cultivation.

Topics may include:

• cultivation of alpine and mountain plants

• propagation from seed and vegetative propagation

• crevice gardens and specialist rock garden construction

• substrates, drainage and root environments

• alpine habitats and microclimates

• cultivation of difficult or less commonly grown species

• plant exploration and observations from natural habitats

• selected genera, plant groups or geographical regions

• sustainable propagation and the role of cultivation in reducing pressure on wild populations

 

Talks can be developed around a specific subject or adapted to the interests and experience level of the audience.

Both online and in-person presentations may be available.

 

Workshops & Practical Learning

For subjects that benefit from practical demonstration, discussion or a more interactive format, we can also offer workshops and longer learning sessions.

Possible themes include:

• seed handling and germination

• propagation techniques

• growing media and substrate design

• establishing and managing crevice gardens

• cultivation strategies for challenging alpine species

• interpreting habitat information for use in cultivation

• planning specialist alpine growing areas

 

Workshops can be offered as stand-alone activities or developed in cooperation with plant societies, organisations, botanical gardens or other hosts.

Workshops can be organised online or in person.

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​Tailored to Your Needs

Talks, workshops and specialist advice can be adapted to the subject, audience and format required.

 

If you are planning an event, developing a specialist collection or looking for advice on a particular cultivation challenge, please contact PAT Nursery & Services with a brief description of what you are looking for.

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We can then suggest an appropriate format and scope for the activity or assignment.​