Program on starting rock garden plants from seed. James Kramer, owner of Silver Springs Nursery in the Applegate Valley, will share his expertise in seed germination techniques for challenging plants,. He'll also touch on media choices and watering applications for specific types of natives plus the benefits of seed flats vs. pots. James will also discuss collection and storage of seed.

James Kramer worked for the U.S. Forest Service as a fire ecologist. He has a particular interest in the relationship between plants and fire. Silver Springs Nursery specializes in propagating pollinator plants. James has provided educational programs for Pollinator Project of the Rogue Valley and other local plant and butterfly conservation groups