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Native Plant Society of Texas

Fredericksburg Chapter

“Let’s Get Growing: Learn to Propagate Native Plants

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Fredericksburg Chapter of Native Plant Society of Texas February Speaker – Jonathan Watt

Committed to people planting native plants, Jonathan Watt, President of the local chapter’s Board of Directors, will speak about propagating native plants to use in your landscape at the next meeting of the Fredericksburg chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas (NPSOT Fredericksburg). Watt’s presentation will include everything from seed collection, cleaning, stratifying, sowing, and transplanting, to the general care of young plants. Pictures of his set-up and the materials he uses will help us plan our own adventure in progagation.

 

“I have always been fascinated by seeds and the miracle of the plants growing from
them,” stated Watt. “I’m looking forward to sharing my many years of experience growing from seed and other propagation methods.”

Watt has been deeply involved with plants, from botanic garden-sponsored expeditions in Central and South America collecting and studying Aroids (houseplants like philodendrons andpothos), to taxonomy, landscape design, installation and maintenance, plant collection and propagation. He has a deep commitment to encouraging more people in Gillespie County to grow Texas native plants.

NPSOT Fredericksburg holds its monthly meetings on the 4th Tuesday of the month at
St. Joseph’s Halle (212 W. San Antonio St., Fredericksburg). There is a social time with snacks at
6:30 p.m. and the meeting starts at 7 p.m.

You are invited to attend in person or via online streaming https://www.youtube.com/@fredericksburgtexasnativeg4884. More information is online at
Facebook @fbgtxnpsot, and Instagram @npsot_fredericksburg_chapter . Our monthly chapter meetings are always free and open to the public.

 

About the Region

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Salado, the location of our Fall 2025 Symposium, lies at the intersection of two ecoregions: the Edwards Plateau (Limestone Cut Plain) and Blackland Prairie (Northern Blackland Prairie).

The Edwards Plateau area is also called the Hill Country; however, this general term covers a much larger area extending farther north. Spring-fed creeks are found throughout the region; deep limestone canyons, rivers, and lakes (reservoirs) are common. Ashe juniper is perhaps the most common woody species found throughout the region. Additional woody species include various species of oak, with live oak (Quercus fusiformis) being the most common. Sycamores (Platanus occidentalis) and bald cypress (Taxodium distichum) border waterways. This area is well known for its spring wildflower displays, though they may be viewed in spring, late summer, and fall, as well. According to Texas Parks and Wildlife, average annual rainfall in the Edwards Plateau ranges from 15 to 34 inches.

The Blackland Prairie extends from the Red River south to San Antonio, bordered on the west by the Edwards Plateau and the Cross Timbers, and on the east by the Post Oak Savannah. Annual rainfall averages 30 to 40 inches, with higher averages to the east. This region is dominated by prairie species. The most common grass species include little bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium) and Indian grass (Sorghastrum nutans) in the uplands and switchgrass (Panicum virgatum) in the riparian areas and drainages. Common herbaceous flowering plants include salvias, penstemons, and silphiums. This area has suffered greatly from overgrazing and agricultural use. Few intact areas remain, though many of the plants can be found along county roadsides throughout the region.

Our four host chapters (New Braunfels, Lindheimer, Guadalupe, and the Hill Country chapters) are located in one or both of the ecoregions above. However, the eastern portion of Guadalupe County also falls within the Post Oak Savanna ecoregion. Annual rainfall averages 35 to 45 inches, with higher averages to the east. A wide variety of hardwood trees are found, including several species of oaks, elms, and in the Bastrop area, loblolly pine (Pinus taeda). Grasses and forbs dominate in the open savannas, with most common grass being little bluestem. Ranching, agriculture, and fire suppression have allowed woody species to encroach on the once-open savannas.

Source: Wildflowers of Texas by Michael Eason