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1. Introduction to Plant Propagation: Importance of propagation in permaculture. Advantages of propagating plants on your homestead

2. Plant Reproduction Methods: Sexual reproduction: seeds and their role, Asexual reproduction: cuttings, division, layering, and grafting

3. Selecting Suitable Plant Species: Identifying plants suitable for propagation, Considering local climate and ecosystem conditions

4. Seed Propagation: Seed selection and preparation, Germination techniques and timing, Making your own potting soil, Caring for seedlings

5. Asexual Propagation Techniques: Stem cuttings: tips and best practices, Division: splitting root systems, Layering: encouraging root growth while attached to parent plant

6. Special Considerations for Puerto Rico: Climate considerations for successful propagation, heat and moisture.

7. Sustainable Practices and Ethics: Permaculture principles applied to propagation

8. Hands-on Demonstrations: Guided hands-on activities for participants, Applying techniques learned to actual plants

9. Q&A and Group Discussion: Open forum for participants to ask questionsSharing experiences and insights

10. Potluck Lunch and Networking: Participants bring dishes to share, promoting community building Informal discussions and networking opportunities

11. Reflection and Next Steps: Review of workshop highlightsEncouragement to implement learned techniques at home

12. Resource Sharing: Go home with cuttings and divisions of rare and delicious botanicals!