Gardening, Plant Propagation

Step-by-Step Guide to Propagating Roses from Cuttings

Propagating roses from cuttings is a rewarding process and an inexpensive way to expand your garden. It's also a great way to get varieties you may not be able to find at the store. Here’s a step-by-step guide: Gather Your Materials: Sharp pruners, scissors, or a knife disinfected with rubbing alcohol. A 2.5- to 5-inch-deep… Continue reading Step-by-Step Guide to Propagating Roses from Cuttings

Plant Propagation

Step-by-Step Begonia Leaf Propagation Guide: Water and Soil Methods

Propagating Begonia leaf cuttings is an easy, fun and rewarding way to get new Begonia plants. You can give them as gifts to your plant loving friends, make more plants for yourself or purchase cuttings online of varieties that are not available locally in your area. Here are the steps for water and soil propagation:… Continue reading Step-by-Step Begonia Leaf Propagation Guide: Water and Soil Methods

Gardening, Plant Propagation

How to Propagate Lilacs from Cuttings: A Step-by-Step Guide

Propagating lilacs from cuttings is a rewarding way to grow more of these beautiful shrubs. Here’s a guide on how to do it: Taking the Cuttings: Use sharp, clean pruning shears and cut a 6-inch section of new growth from the lilac plant. Make sure to take the cuttings below a leaf node (a node… Continue reading How to Propagate Lilacs from Cuttings: A Step-by-Step Guide

Gardening

An Easy Space-Saving Way To Propagate Plant Cuttings

I love to propagate plants. It's fun and it saves money because then I don't have to buy them at the store. I also sell plant cuttings on eBay, Mercari and Etsy. If you'd like to see what I sell, here is a link to my Etsy store. I don't have many rooted cuttings yet… Continue reading An Easy Space-Saving Way To Propagate Plant Cuttings

Food Forest Gardening (Permaculture), Gardening

Tips for Sourcing New Plants For Your Garden in a Sustainable Way

Now, while the summer season is in full swing, you should be making plans for your garden over the months to come. You might be thinking about ordering trees and shrubs to plant over the dormant period, buying seeds for winter cover crops, or even buying seeds in for next year. But while you may… Continue reading Tips for Sourcing New Plants For Your Garden in a Sustainable Way