One of the many benefits of going to a University of Missouri Extension Master Gardener class is getting plant starts.
Harriet Bain, our propagation instructor March 8, 2010 demonstrated how to use No. 1 rooting powder, which gives most plants a nice head start.
Rooting powder is simple to use; dip the wet end of a plant cutting in root powder poured into a separate cup; then place cutting in a pot of good starter mix. Water well.
This lovely selection of potted plant starts includes bay leaf cuttings, basil seedlings, all spice seeds, green pepper starts (and a plant whose name I forgot.)
If they all do well, they'll be ready to be savory Mother's Day gifts. Ever had fresh-dried bay leaves in a stew or soup? Nothing quite like fresh-dried.
Besides being good Mother's Day gift ideas, with a little care these plants will keep on giving. It's a little early to get peppers and basil started in Missouri but I have sunny windows; as long as the cats don't mistake basil for catnip....
Oh, and a fig tree start. No, not native to Missouri; needs to be mulched and grown in a secluded garden spot. I'll worry about what to do if the cutting makes it but just think - figs!!
Charlotte
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Harriet Bain, our propagation instructor March 8, 2010 demonstrated how to use No. 1 rooting powder, which gives most plants a nice head start.
Rooting powder is simple to use; dip the wet end of a plant cutting in root powder poured into a separate cup; then place cutting in a pot of good starter mix. Water well.
This lovely selection of potted plant starts includes bay leaf cuttings, basil seedlings, all spice seeds, green pepper starts (and a plant whose name I forgot.)
If they all do well, they'll be ready to be savory Mother's Day gifts. Ever had fresh-dried bay leaves in a stew or soup? Nothing quite like fresh-dried.
Besides being good Mother's Day gift ideas, with a little care these plants will keep on giving. It's a little early to get peppers and basil started in Missouri but I have sunny windows; as long as the cats don't mistake basil for catnip....
Oh, and a fig tree start. No, not native to Missouri; needs to be mulched and grown in a secluded garden spot. I'll worry about what to do if the cutting makes it but just think - figs!!
Charlottehttp://www.bluebirdgardens.com
Making life easier. Custom quilts, gifts, gardening...
Custom Quilts and Gifts Facebook Fan Page
http://www.facebook.com/bluebirdgardens.com
Bluebird Gardens Etsy Shop
http://www.etsy.com/shop/bluebirdgardens
Chirp!
http://www.twitter.com/bluebirdgardens
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