Welcome
Jekka McVicar, VMH
We were delighted to host one of the inaugural HORTISTRY pilot workshops, welcoming professionals for a day dedicated to propagation and practical skill-sharing.
During the day attendees rotated through small, hands-on propagation sessions designed to give them direct experience of essential techniques. See below for the schedule for what was an enjoyable day!
“Incredibly inspiring yet deeply practical — I left with ideas I could use immediately.”
Jon Wheatley MBE, VMH
From Stonebarn Landscapes, who led a seed sowing master class in the school.
Nick Dunn VMH
Managing Director of Frank P Matthews, who demonstrated fruit tree crafting in the multispan.
Chris Trimmer
From the National Trust, Plant conservation centre who offered insight into the role of propagation in conservation and biodiversity.
“The depth of plant knowledge was exceptional, but delivered in such an engaging and accessible way.”
| Time | Event |
| 09:30 - 09:45 |
Arrival & Registration - Multispan Sign up, be put in your group for the day and have a slice of cake and coffee or tea to start the day. |
| 09:45 - 10:15 |
Welcome - Multispan
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| 10:30 - 11:30 |
1st Masterclass
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| 11:45 - 12:45 |
2nd Masterclass
Please wait at your masterclass location to be collected for lunch. |
| 12:45 - 13:45 |
Lunch - Multispan A light lunch of: o Goats cheese quiche (veg), o Cumin potato salad (veg,v,gf), o Green herb salad (veg,v,gf), o Rolls (veg) o Fresh Fruit (veg,v,gf) (veg=vegetarian, v=vegan, gf=gluten free) Help yourself and we would be grateful if you could clear you plates and glasses into the crates provided. |
| 14:00 - 15:00 |
3rd Masterclass
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| 15:00 - 15:30 |
Chris Trimmer - Multispan Offering insight into the role of propagation in conservation and biodiversity. |
| 15:30 - 16:30 |
Questions - Multispan Plus tea and the last of the cake |
| 16:30 |
Close - Multispan Have a safe journey home! |
“A truly unique and inspiring approach to horticulture — unlike anything I’ve experienced before.”
Reflections from Attendees
“A unique and creative approach to horticulture — it completely changed how I see plants.”
“I came away feeling inspired, energised, and full of new ideas.”
“Such a refreshing perspective on horticulture — creative, thoughtful, and unlike anything else.”
“It’s rare to find something that is both so inspiring and so useful.”
“Beautifully delivered — every part of the day felt considered and valuable.”
“I wouldn’t change a thing — it was excellent from start to finish.”
Thank you to everyone who took part!
