AGS Workshop-Saxifraga with Adrian Young


This event will be held at Waterperry Gardens (Waterperry, Oxford, OX33 1LA) where leading expert in the Genus Saxifraga Adrian Young will show us his wonderful collection of Saxifraga (and many other Alpines) grown to perfection, and cover the following topics;

  • Cultivation of Porophyllum and Ligulatae Saxifraga- Kabschia and Engleria plus Silver Saxifraga
  • Raised bed and pot cultivation
  • Growing Saxifraga in Tufa blocks
  • Taking Saxifraga cuttings and potting up rooted cuttings
  • Growing Saxifraga from seed
  • Hybridising Saxifraga

There will be plants, seeds, books and sundries for sale, as well as the excellent shop at Waterperry itself.

Please keep an eye on this page and our social media platforms for updates.

Here is an interview with Adrian at Waterperry where you get a glimpse of the kind of thing we’ll be looking at;

Adrian Young, Waterperry Gardens

This is free to members and students, £10 to non-members.

Students please contact Oli at digital@alpinegardensociety.net to book your place.

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Event
May 20, 2026
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Attendees
Public, Members