Quite nice actually. I finally made it to one of his yearly Backyard Growers Shindigs he puts on at his home in Ohio. It took a ton of work but was well worth it! I met fellow Backyard Growers, watched Mike demonstrate grafting Japanese Maples, did some demonstrations on my products, and got to meet ...…
I was lucky enough to be able to attend Mike McGroarty’s annual shindig he put on for his Backyard Growers this year. Here is a video of Mike giving tips on grafting Japanese Maple trees. Interested in getting more information from Mike McGroarty, including how to make money selling plants? Visit his awesome website!…
What is an electronic leaf? An electronic leaf (often called a Mist-a-matic) is a mechanical device that controls the frequency and amount of mist that cuttings receive. It does this by using a lever with a screen or other flat surface on one end and a switch that is connected to a solenoid on the ...…
The offer for the free E-book has expired. But no worries! You can still get the book by signing up for the newsletter. Just use the link under Free Reports and E-books to get it. Yep, you read that right. For a limited time I am offering my E-book How to start a plant propagation ...…
In a word, no. Here is why I say that: Years ago I was on the hunt for information about plant propagation. I visited many websites looking for information. One in particular caught my attention; Freeplants.com. Why? because of the information I got for free of course! I visited often for that free information, but ...…
Conclusion To recap on what you need to start your own plant propagation business: Knowledge: Start building your library right now! Learn as much as you can about the plants you want to propagate. Grab a copy of one or more of these books to start: Manual of Woody Landscape Plants: Their Identification, Ornamental Characteristics, ...…
The second item needed to start a plant propagation business is plants. Not just any plants, but the exact plants you will be taking your cuttings from. At this point you need to decide which business you are actually in. Are you making cuttings and growing plants to sell to your friends, neighbors and relatives? ...…
This article is a first in a series that will explain what you will need to start your own plant propagation business. The first item you will need when starting your propagation business is knowledge. You need to have a basic understanding of which plants will grow in your zone, how to care for them, ...…
Yes, you read that right; Mike McGroarty and his backyard grower system is a fraud. Not my words, but the words of others. Cruising message boards that deal with gardening and plant propagation, I often see folks who say something along those lines. Mike Mcgroarty is a fraud, Mike Mcgroarty is a scam artist, Mike ...…