Air Plants 101

Air Plants 101 is a journey into the weird, wild, and wonderful world of Tillandsias. Tillandsias are found throughout Central and South America, with some as far north as the southern US. They don't need pots to grow, so they can add beauty to a home in ways that aren't possible with potted plants. These plants are very popular, but the care instructions received with them often leave more questions than answers. In Air Plants 101 we will explore what makes these plants the amazing organisms they are, including cultivation, basic biology, reproduction, mounting, watering, lighting needs and more. Mounting Tillandsias on cork bark will be demonstrated, and each participant will take home an unusual, 5"-8" blooming-sized Tillandsia. If you love these plants but struggle with growing them (or just plain love these plants), come join us for Air Plants 101!

Price: $50, $45 member

Location: York Street

Instructor: Andrew Hatch

Andrew has spent more than 20 years growing plants of all types and has grown over 100 species of Tillandsia commercially. He holds a bachelor's degree in soil and crop sciences from CSU and has been growing Tillandsia for over 20 years, nine of them commercially. Andrew gives guest lectures at colleges and universities on orchid micropropagation and owns Artifact Gardens, a rare plant nursery and tissue culture lab that specializes in orchids, bromeliads, aroids and other tropicals.