It has been such a mild summer here, a bit rainy though. I dread thinking about the winter coming, but having lived in Ohio all of my life, it is just to be expected. While the weather is still nice, you should start working on your cold frames to overwinter your plants. If you already… Click here to read more…
How to Propagate Succulents
If you’ve never grown succulents you don’t know what you are missing! These have to be the easiest plants in the world to grow. They hold root cells in both stems and leaves, so you can cut off any section, let it dry (callus over) for 24 hours to a month, stick it in dirt… Click here to read more…
Patented Plants and Plants with Registered trademarks and the Tale of White Fountain Weeping Cherry Trees.
Patented plants, plants with registered trademarks. What does all of that mean? What is a person/backyard grower to do? Without a doubt this is an extremely confusing and an intimidating subject and as far as some are concerned the more intimidating the better. I need your help with this and I will explain. Lately, I… Click here to read more…
How to Propagate Grapes from Hardwood Cuttings.
Grape plants are easy to propagate from cuttings. Most of the time they are done during the winter months when the plants are dormant. Cuttings taken in the late fall and winter are known as hardwood cuttings because just as it sounds, the wood is much harder during the fall and winter than it is… Click here to read more…
Propagation From Cuttings
I’ve been busy here in the nursery trying to squeeze in a few last events before winter arrives. In this video you’ll discover the simplicity of propagation from cuttings. For the most part I start taking cuttings around June 1st and continue taking them right up until the sand in my propagation boxes freezes. You… Click here to read more…