BOONE—The Department of Biology at Appalachian State University will offer a free class Jan. 30 on vegetative propagation of tropical plants. The class is part of the “High Country Gardening” series taught by greenhouse manager Jerry Meyer.

The class will meet from 9:30-11 a.m. in the biology greenhouse at 211 Dale St. off State Farm Road.

The concepts discussed, using tropical plants as examples, can be applied to outdoor plants as well. The event will include a brief tour of the conservatory, which houses 1,000 species of tropical, subtropical and temperate plants. All age groups are encouraged to sign up.

Class size is limited. To reserve a space, email [email protected]. Call 262-4025 for more details.

About Appalachian State University

As a premier public institution, Appalachian State University prepares students to lead purposeful lives. App State is one of 17 campuses in the University of North Carolina System, with a national reputation for innovative teaching and opening access to a high-quality, affordable education for all. The university enrolls more than 21,000 students, has a low student-to-faculty ratio and offers more than 150 undergraduate and 80 graduate majors at its Boone and Hickory campuses and through App State Online. Learn more at https://www.appstate.edu.

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