Explore Warsaw Plant Nurseries: Ornamental Trees & Shrubs Tour

9:00 AM 🚍 – Departure from Meeting Point

• Gather participants at the designated location.

• Introduction to the program and overview of the ornamental nursery industry in Poland.

10:00 AM 🌻 – Arrival at plant nursery 

• Welcome Session:

• Meet the hosts and hear about the history of this family-owned nursery, operating since 1965.

• Guided Tour of the Nursery:

• Explore a wide variety of trees and shrubs, including ornamental and utility species.

• Learn about the evolution of nursery practices over the decades and the significance of long-term plant breeding programs.

• Educational Workshop:

1. Propagation Techniques:

• Learn about seed collection, cuttings, and grafting methods used for trees and shrubs.

2. Care & Maintenance:

• Tips on watering, fertilization, and disease prevention for young plants.

• Interactive Planting Activity:

• Participate in a hands-on session where you pot or transplant a young sapling to take home.

11:30 AM 🥪 – Lunch break:

• Enjoy light snacks and beverages while engaging in informal discussions with the hosts.

12:30 PM 🚍 – Departure to second plant nursery

1:00 PM 🌻 – Arrival 

• Welcome and Introduction:

• Tour of the Szkółka:

• Explore the nursery, showcasing a diverse collection of decorative shrubs, including evergreens, flowering shrubs, and rare species.

• Learn about their methods for producing high-quality plants tailored to customer needs.

• Hands-On Workshop:

1. Pruning Demonstration:

• Learn techniques for shaping ornamental shrubs to enhance their beauty and health.

2. Designing with Shrubs:

• Tips on incorporating shrubs into garden layouts, including advice on spacing, companion plants, and seasonal interest.

• Practical Advice Session:

• Discuss the challenges and solutions for maintaining ornamental plants in various climates and soil conditions.

• Relaxation Time:

• Enjoy a peaceful walk through the demonstration garden, which highlights creative uses of shrubs in landscaping.

4:00 PM – Group Reflection and Closing Session

• Reflect on the day’s activities and key learnings.

• Q&A with the Jóźwiak family about their approach to the ornamental plant business.

• Opportunity to purchase shrubs or nursery tools for home projects.

4:30 PM 🚍 – Departure Back to Meeting Point