After you have successfully rooted your cuttings you need to be sure to get them through their first winter. But exactly how do you do that? Well, you could do what professional nurseries do and cover them with plastic. What kind of plastic? White. Here is a picture I took of a local nursery that ...…
Trisha! Congrats Trisha, I will contact you for a mailing address and get the book out ASAP. As I stated in the original post about the contest, I sent a text to my son while he was at work and asked him to pick a number between one and three. He asked why. When I ...…
Everyone of course! I have a brand new book on the shelf that I will send to a lucky winner. It is by James Wells and is titled: Plant Propagation Practices. Here is what I will do for you: I will send the book to a resident of the US or Canada at absolutely no ...…
Are you interested in plant propagation? One of the best ways (and easiest!) to propagate plants is by taking cuttings and subject them to the right conditions so they forms roots. Although semi-hard and hardwood cuttings will root, softwood cuttings are usually easier to root and become a sizable plant in less time. So what ...…
Just as getting your misting system ready for winter is extremely important, so is getting it ready for spring. With just a few simple steps, you can make sure you are off to a good start. First, take a quick look at all the misting components. You are looking for any cracks, breaks, worn areas, ...…
Are you looking for parts to build a misting system to propagate plants? Read this article to find out why you are wasting time...…
The clock is ticking but you still have time! Simply visit my recent article on winning a plant propagation book and leave a comment. That’s it! The contest ends March 4th, so hurry!…
Ok, I have had about enough of this cold weather and snow, how about you? I am tired and my back is telling me to take a break. I can’t wait for spring and summer to arrive so I can get outside and start rooting softwood cuttings again. To get our plant propagation juices flowing ...…
I often get asked if a simple water storage tank like a rain barrel, can be used to provide water for a misting system. In this day and age, many folks are thinking greener and using barrels or drums to collect water from their downspouts when it rains. Can this water be used for a ...…
Good question. Here is a short list of the parts needed to build a mist system for propagating plants. Depending on the complexity of your system, you may need parts not listed. A timer that can mist for seconds at a time. Most timers purchased at big box stores or local plumbing outlets are not ...…