Chapter Program: How to Grow Native Plants from Seed
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Learn from Bugs Utsey of Root 11 Native Plant Nursery and experienced grower Sharon Burnham on how to grow your own native perennials from seed! They'll go over the basic requirements of seed starting, how to research each plant, and what to do once they’ve sprouted. They'll also talk about different methods you can use, depending on the plant and your needs, such as using the refrigerator and freezer or by seeding pots with a method to yield the best success.
Root 11 Native Plant Nursery in Lexington, VA, is a small nursery dedicated to growing and promoting Virginia’s native plants–specifically those from the Ridge and Valley region. Recognizing the importance of genetic diversity, Root 11 strives to acquire seeds from local sources, including sustainably harvested seeds from wild populations, private properties, and regional seed vendors.
Bugs started Root 11 in 2023 with a passion for native plants and their importance in our local ecosystems. He is a Virginia Certified Horticulturist through the Virginia Nursery and Landscape Association. Alongside the nursery, he works as a landscape designer with a landscape architect, where he incorporates native plants into designs to create resilient plantings. While he does the growing, his husband Joe helps run the business, and their three Australian cattle dogs (Odin, Loki, and Freyja) help keep guard of the plants.