Sunday 17 May 2026 16:05
CUTTINGS AND GRAFTING: Technical complexity and biological precision
We are pleased to invite you to the workshop “Cuttings and Grafting: Technical Complexity and Biological Precision – REPRODUCING LIFE: Science and Practice of Plant Propagation”, which will take place on Saturday, May 23rd, 2026, from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Hortus Urbis. An event dedicated to anyone who wishes to learn how to [...]
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An event dedicated to anyone who wishes to learn how to propagate plants in a natural, effective, and accessible way, even without previous experience.
During the three-hour session we will explore:
- the physiological mechanisms that regulate healing, rooting, and graft establishment
- the differences between propagation by cuttings and propagation by grafting
- how to choose the appropriate rootstock, scion, and plant material
- the environmental and technical factors that determine successful grafting and rooting
- the main techniques for cutting, preparing, and preserving plant material
The workshop will be divided into two parts:
- a first theoretical section, clear and accessible
- a practical laboratory session, where participants will directly experiment with the techniques
Guided by Alessandro Palenca, expert nurseryman and friend of Hortus Urbis, we will literally “get our hands in the soil” to closely observe how a new plant comes to life.
What You Will Learn
- how to properly prepare a cutting
- how to perform a simple graft and encourage successful establishment
- which plant species are best suited to different propagation techniques
- which tools to use and how to maintain them efficiently
- the most common mistakes that compromise propagation success
- how to independently reproduce the techniques at home or in the garden
The workshop is part of the educational series: “REPRODUCING LIFE: Science and Practice of Plant Propagation” a cycle of lessons dedicated to different strategies of vegetative propagation, from seed sowing to more advanced techniques.
Practical Information
- Venue: Hortus Urbis, Via Appia Antica 42/50 – Rome
- Contribution: suggested donation of €25 per person for each session
- Limited places available: registrations open until all spots are filled
Useful Information
- Outdoor parking is available
- Theoretical lessons and practical activities will take place in the garden
- Tools and materials will be provided to participants
Info and registration: hortus.zappataromana@gmail.com
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Hortus Urbis at the former paper mill “Cartiera Latina”, via Appia Antica, 42 /50 (near the fountain)
Bike: Cristoforo Colombo bike route and Circonvallazione Ardeatina.
Bus: 118 or 218 on the Appia Antica (Domine Quo Vadis stop); 30express, 714 and 715 on the via Cristoforo Colombo (Cristoforo Colombo/Bavastro stop or Cristoforo Colombo/Circonvallazione Ostiense stop) and then short walk along the Circonvallazione Ardeatina in the Scott Park.
Car: parking available at via Appia Antica 50.
