Plant Propagation Event, Earth Day Workshop, Gardening Skills

A spring workshop in Aurora is giving plant lovers a chance to celebrate Earth Day by learning how to propagate their favorite houseplants at home.A Plant Propagation Event is scheduled for 5:30 to 7 p.m. April 22 at Ace Hardware Aurora. According to event information shared by organizers, the workshop will feature help from Portage County OSU Master Gardener Volunteers and will focus on the basics of plant propagation, including stem cuttings and division.Participants will also assemble their own mini-greenhouse, or “Prop Box,” with unrooted cuttings and leave with skills they can use to expand their plant collections at home.The event is listed at $15 per person and will include light appetizers and wine. The flyer promoting the workshop also includes AWIN and Ace Hardware of Aurora among the event partners.The Earth Day-themed workshop appears aimed at both beginner and casual plant enthusiasts looking for a hands-on way to learn more about indoor gardening.More information is available through All About Aurora.