Mentro Lluest has had some much needed help from the Prince's Trust this month. As a part of their Team programme, participants have recoved a large polytunnel and creating a shrub bed at the entrance to Mentro Lluest’s sensory garden which is being developed by our volunteers.

Plants For Free - Vegetative Propagation Course

Mentro Lluest’s course in Vegetative Propagation will teach you how to grow new plants from cuttings, layering, division and other propagation methods. Through out the course you will learn a number of different methods and practice on a wide variety of plants at the charity’s picturesque Llanbadarn based site. Participants will be able to take home a selection of cuttings from the course, but with the knowledge learnt, they will soon be able to take hundreds more of their own and fill their garden for no more than the price of some sand and compost.

The latest course starts on Wednesday the 15th of July. The course will be held on every Wednesday for 6 weeks. There is a charge of £10 per day, or £50 for the whole 6 weeks. concessionary rates may be available; please contact Mentro Lluest for further details.

The course will cover a wide variety of propagation methods, including:

• Hardwood cuttings
• Semi ripe cuttings
• Leaf bud cuttings
• Evergreen cuttings
• Mallet cuttings
• Root cuttings
• Division
• Air layering
• Layering
• Stooling
• Dropping

If you are interested in attending the next course, please contact Mentro Lluest on 01970 612114 or email Mentro Lluest

Despite loosing a number of members of staff following the end of European funding, Mentro Lluest is as busy as ever and the range of work and produce is bigger than ever.
Our army of volunteers have worked tirelessly over the last six months, not only maintaining the site as it has previously been run, but also trying new ideas and expanding the range of plants and vegetables.
But we need more help. If you or anyone you know has an interest in gardening and could spare a few hours a few or a fortnight, Mentro Lluest would love to here from you.

The range of jobs is vast, so whatever your interest, there is sure to be something to interest you, from organic vegetables, permaculture and beneficial plants to bedding, succulents, perennials and shrubs - come and have a look.

If you think you may be able to help, call in and speak to Chris, or phone us on 01970 612114.

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