Oh my gosh where does time go? I’ll admit – I’ve been putting the blog on the back burner. It’s one of my busiest times of the year – outdoor garden and plant sale prep! But today I had a dentist appointment and my hygienist shares my love for plants, and our conversation got me …
Coleus Propagation
Coleus are a type of plant grown as an annual here in Minnesota / Zone 4 for their foliage rather than their flowers. They are a favorite of mine in the garden for a few reasons: They come in a rainbow of colors and patterns They have a wide range of height and growth habit …
Succulent Propagation *Update*
Last month I posted about how to propagate succulents via cuttings – and it’s time for an update! Almost all of the cuttings have started to grow roots. One way to test if roots have started is to give a gentle tug on the cutting – if there is resistance, there are roots! I pulled …
Succulent Propagation *Cuttings*
One of my favorite things about succulents is the ease of propagation. Propagation is a fancy term for creating new plants from an original plant. There are a couple of different methods of propagating succulents, but today I’m going to write about taking cuttings. Its pretty much exactly what it sounds like – you cut …