Three ways to take cuttings and make more free plants

[@mesabigal7802]

My friend and I are so excited about this clip since we've been trying to share plants for ages! Wow! We're ready to have some fun!

[@theflowerfarmer]

go for it x

[@ravenwing8842]

Brilliant video. Thanks Georgie, so much better than Gardeners World. I now feel liberated to be able to take cuttings without having to spend a fortune on twiddly bits.❤

[@theflowerfarmer]

go for it x

[@beechandgrove]

You are one of my absolute favourite flower growers on KZbin or anywhere else. Thanks for filling up my cup today!

[@theflowerfarmer]

Wow, thank you! x

[@annettemills3067]

You're a brilliant teacher 👏

[@theflowerfarmer]

thank you x

[@Hhaahland4]

My favourite gardening outfit…pj’s and slippers. Thank you for this informative video.

[@theflowerfarmer]

you're very welcome x

[@joycepeters3226]

Best people pyjama garden. ❤

[@bethmartof1262]

Thank you for this. I’ve been taking cuttings for 30+ years, but I learned something. Although I’ve had some luck, I think in the past, I’ve left too much greenery on. Also, not about cuttings, but about the “Chelsea chop”. I had some phlox which the deer ate the tops off because I forgot to protect it with deer spray. Well recently I noticed, lo and behold, it put on more blooms than it would have and now it looks lovely. I thought of you and I guess the deer knew about the “Chelsea chop”. 😊. Gave me a laugh.

[@theflowerfarmer]

yes - well done the deer xxx

[@hilshils3426]

Deer spray??? What do you use please?

[@theflowerfarmer]

@@hilshils3426 none - just v expensive deer fencing x

[@hilshils3426]

@@bethmartof1262 deer spray? What type please

[@bethmartof1262]

@@hilshils3426 Liquid Fence Deer & Rabbit Repellent.

[@kathrynmettelka7216]

As soon as I get the weeds under control, I will take cuttings. Thanks for the terrific demonstration.

[@theflowerfarmer]

go for it! x

[@we2824]

@@theflowerfarmer May as well have a go now. You'll NEVER get all the weeds under control! LOL Nasty little monsters.

[@catherinelogan6299]

Great video. In order to get three new limelight hydrangeas, I pinned three low hanging branches of my mature shrub into pots of soil early in the spring. By fall they each had enough roots to cut the branch free of the mother plant. I put them in the ground, mulched them well over the winter and they are now two feet tall with flowers. In a few years they should be 8 to 10 feet tall. Without a greenhouse and extremely expensive electricity, it's the only economical way I could find to make new plants.

[@theflowerfarmer]

such a great way to make new plants x

[@johickey3158]

nice, you could also try hotbeds in your greenhouse, or outside?

[@theflowerfarmer]

@@johickey3158 I could x

[@ticktock2383]

You can also bring the cuttings indoors during the winter if you do not have a geeenhouse. God bless!

[@jacquesviljoen2790]

Thank You for sharing the amazing technique. First time I hear about heal cuttings, and thats what I’ll do this afternoon. Happy gardening from South Africa 🌱

[@theflowerfarmer]

go for it x

[@cyhomer]

Thank you! I’ve been gardening for 45+ years, but have never taken cuttings. Gonna try it! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@theflowerfarmer]

You can do it! x

[@c.g.7604]

Now I know why I’ve rarely been successful‼️

[@junecorry268]

You make me smile.

[@theflowerfarmer]

then my job is done x

[@skullrose8985]

I am loving this so far,you have such a brilliant personality for doing this,so down to earth,you made me laugh,I can see a bit of my self in you.. I am going to share this with my best friend,thankyou so so much,xx

[@theflowerfarmer]

thank you x

[@skullrose8985]

I am very excited 😁😁

[@theflowerfarmer]

hurrah x

[@annmariemcintyre6989]

Georgie, thank you for the tutorial…very informative.

[@theflowerfarmer]

You’re welcome 😊xxx

[@maureen3621]

Love the way you explain how to grow more plants for FREE. I also do gardening in my pyjamas with a cup of tea in hand. 😊

[@theflowerfarmer]

all the best people are pyjama gardeners x

[@we2824]

Love this! Love your personality and clear, straightforward explanations. Unfortunately, many of the plants you mentioned were toxic to pets and I TRY to keep those out of my collection. What toxic ones I do have are only in my front yard. I KNOW dogs shouldn't eat plants, and perhaps mine wouldn't, but I have a Jack Russell puppy that eats every stick, stem, or piece of wood he can get his paws on. And NO, he won't figure out "Drop it!" yet....sigh. I am a Salvia LOVER though and have several different variaties in my own yard in Florida. I now plan to try the one you had. What beautiful flowers! In fact, I DID just take some cuttings of some of mine as well as some Gomphrena recently and lost them all because I THOUGHT I had put them in a shady spot. Alas, too much sun actually hit it. Soooo, this video inspired me to go take more!! Thank you again. God Bless you for your time and talents you are sharing with us.

[@theflowerfarmer]

ah yes, we have to be careful of our pets. enjoy the cuttings you do take and good luck x

[@maureenmckenna5220]

Fascinating to see how to do this. Will try this with a few of mine.

[@theflowerfarmer]

Have fun! X

[@lisaf4300]

Thank you for all the valuable information. You explained the information very clearly. Thank you.

[@theflowerfarmer]

glad you enjoyed it x

[@skullrose8985]

Hey,this is my first time here.. I would love to learn more about taking cuttings,I have rooted rosemary & one piece of lavender 😅😅,my tomato plant, passion flower,yep I have rooted more than I thought🤣🤣..But you never stop learning.. Also some people tend to over complicate it,I think you have to find your own in-between,if that makes sense??.. I'm so excited to be here & gardening really helps with my mental health,also feeding the birds,I can't get over how calm I feel,all my anxiety gone,it does you the world of good.. Right back to the video I can't wait.. Happy growing,sending love & hugs 🍄☮️🌱🌺✌️🦋🍄☮️🌱🌺✌️🦋

[@theflowerfarmer]

Totally agree re over complicating x

[@annettemills3067]

Hi Georgie 🌼 great video 🌼 thankyou for 🌼 spelling 🌼 it 🌼 out 🌼 for 🌼 me! 🌼 nettie 🌸

[@theflowerfarmer]

you're so welcome x

[@ginojaco]

For lables I use cut up sheep-lick boxes and a McKee marker pen; they last for years, can be cleaned of with meths to re-write on and are entirely weatherproof. 👍

[@theflowerfarmer]

brilliant x

[@deborahkristensen9344]

"Need gardening for their mental health" Brilliant!!

[@theflowerfarmer]

Glad you agree x

[@rachelbarth1271]

Very nice explanation. I especially appreciate that you explain how to overwinter them, as I haven't yet found a video that includes this critical information! I've had great success with cuttings this summer but am now trying to figure out how to shelter my small plants until spring.

[@theflowerfarmer]

good luck x

[@katepannett9007]

This is so clear and excellent! Thank you! 🌱

[@theflowerfarmer]

you're welcome x

[@mandywood3327]

Thank you Georgie. So easy to follow you. Its early spring here in SA so im feeling like I'm one step ahead now. Free plants, what a win.

[@theflowerfarmer]

hurrah - happy springtime x

[@catfunksfabulousfinds]

Thank you from Oregon USA for the explained detail. Very helpful!😊❤😊

[@theflowerfarmer]

You are so welcome! x

[@growitplantit4390]

Georgie Georgie Georgie! You are Gorgie!

[@theflowerfarmer]

lol xxx

[@beebenton7820]

😂😂😂

[@jetteravndal3930]

thank you!!! Love this!!

[@theflowerfarmer]

@@jetteravndal3930 you’re welcome x

[@bewoodford2807]

Fabulous video. Thank you Georgie. I love propagating plants- especially my roses. I find I get lovely strong plants from cuttings. I want to take cuttings from my salvias, but have been frightened to do so- worried about damaging my precious babies. I am going to be brave following your great instruction. Thank you. I have collected 100 dahlias over the past few years. I get really annoyed when I order a plant I really want, wait 4 months for it to grow and start flowering, only to find I've been sent the wrong variety- so frustrating. This has happened most years over the past 5 years, from different retailers. Happy gardening 🙂

[@theflowerfarmer]

lol - yes I know what you mean about finding you have the wrong colour - happens to us all x

[@ticktock2383]

I water the pots before putting the cuttings in. No need for watering can. I water pots drom the bottom with a tray. Love the video!

[@theflowerfarmer]

you're right - my compost was good and damp - I should have said x

[@melaniewhite6157]

❤ thanks for this Georgie, I'm off to do my Clematis cuttings! (We met in Morrisons!)

[@theflowerfarmer]

Enjoy!

[@Laura-g1c1l]

I have been inspired to take some cuttings. I have also been inspired to have a GREENHOUSE. I'm not sure how my husband feels about your influence Georgie! (tee hee).

[@theflowerfarmer]

wow! that's great news xxx greenhouse a gogo! x

[@CalebRhysWalker]

This properly inspired me! I went out this morning, still dressing gown clad, to take some cuttings of nepeta and my penstemon garnet. Thanks again for the video.

[@theflowerfarmer]

@@CalebRhysWalker brilliant xxx

[@janerogers5717]

Lol 😂 I often do a bit of dead heading in my pj's

[@theflowerfarmer]

@@janerogers5717 all the best people x

[@SparklyPixieDust1]

16:07 love the painting of the woman in the background. Gorgeous painting Ps… I pajama garden all the time 😂

[@theflowerfarmer]

All the best people pajama garden x

[@lynnej7219]

I have a lovely white clematis called Huldine. Viticella type so easy to grow. I tried cuttings previously with no luck, so will have another try. Best demo ever of taking cuttings, thank you

[@theflowerfarmer]

good luck x

[@darrenmilo9565]

Plant propagation was what fascinated me about gardening when I first started gardening some 30 years ago. Brilliant stuff. I need to take some penstemon from my garden. Do you not use rooting powder? Oh and if you take a pop bottle and either use a fine drill bit or hot needle you can make some holes in the lid, makes for a fine watering system.

[@darrenmilo9565]

I should have waited till it finished. Never heard of using willow water or honey but whatever works. I am inspired now 😁

[@theflowerfarmer]

great idea for fine watering - if I have rooting powder to hand I'll use it - but seems to work fine without. x

[@theflowerfarmer]

go for it x

[@tracysavage5189]

Thanks Georgie! That was amazing, I love taking cuttings…can you do one on roses? 🌹 ❤❤

[@theflowerfarmer]

Great idea! X

[@ElizabethMaidment]

I have grown Salvias for the first time this year and had put on my list of things to do, take Salvia cuttings! Didn't get to it today but now I've seen this video I feel much more confident about the process, thank you. Liz

[@theflowerfarmer]

go for it x

[@ERWINROODT]

Thanks for the great tut. Always inspiring. Great way to make more free plants for a full lush garden.

[@theflowerfarmer]

You are so welcome! x

[@lynnerobinson6425]

Very helpful. Thank you.

[@theflowerfarmer]

You’re welcome x

[@elaineprescott3990]

Fabulous tutorial, I need to try this ❤

[@theflowerfarmer]

Go for it! X

[@LornaSpeakman-tu1kl]

Just love your channel Georgie! You always have great advice on cutting’s and flower arrangements. Always look forward to watching you. Thank you 😊

[@theflowerfarmer]

you're so welcome x

[@rosemarytaylor1154]

Brilliant video. Love taking cuttings . I lost quite a few plants over the winter, so I'm having to restock with new and cuttings from my sister's garden. Also, sowing more seeds to over winter this year.

[@theflowerfarmer]

go for it x

[@KMD2832]

Thank you. I watched avidly…..learning what I had done wrong with my first attempt at taking cuttings! Two questions….. 1. Can I remedy the penstemon cuttings that I didn’t leave the heel on…..I cut the wrong end to make the cutting shorter? 😂 2. How do you know whether to put them in water or soil? I tried the penstemons in water first and nothing happened……maybe as I had cut the heel off? The cuttings are amazingly still alive (I subsequently popped them in compost in a pot)…I need to go and cut the leaves and snip out the middle though. I very much appreciate you posting this, thanks.

[@theflowerfarmer]

The penstemons may recover if you pinch out tops and don’t leave too much leaf xxx I put most direct into good compost - though people often find rooting in water works x good luck x

[@KMD2832]

⁠@@theflowerfarmer thanks :) leaves snipped, middles pinched out…. Praying to the gardening gods 🙏

[@jennyjohnson9012]

Brilliant Georgie, I've never been successful with Clematis cuttings but will definitely have another try. They always seem to rot off, so from what you said I'm giving them too much water. You've given me confidence. Do you ever take rose cuttings? xx

[@theflowerfarmer]

Go for it! I haven’t taken rose cuttings but am sure one day I will x

[@CountryloverCountrylover]

Excellent video, really good explanation of cuttings and how to take them. Even for a gardener of 45 years I learnt things

[@theflowerfarmer]

So nice of you x

[@danathomas9763]

Excellent information! Thanks for sharing you expert advice.

[@theflowerfarmer]

you're very welcome x

[@lavinapoppleton1396]

You inspired me to go out and take some cuttings…(I live in zone 2b-3 in Sk, Canada…winters are very cold) I potted them up into small containers and will put them on my kitchen counter away from the windows. Hoping I have some success, and thinking I will place them under a grow light once I see roots developing…late Fall? Will make that decision when the time comes. It’s fun to experiment. Thank you for all your videos!

[@theflowerfarmer]

go for it x

[@barbaranelson4431]

I'm going to give it a go 👍 very detailed info thanks

[@theflowerfarmer]

go for it x

[@ninemoonplanet]

I prefer taking cuttings in the morning, if possible, just after sunrise. Semi-hard wooded plants take more time to soak for me, then pot them up. I wanted some jasmine cuttings but the plant was destroyed over winter, so I can't.

[@ninemoonplanet]

Willow, leaves or bark, perhaps both?

[@theflowerfarmer]

I like doing lots of things early in the morning - but am sometimes slowed down by life xxd

[@kathymorgan1489]

Great video.... thankyou so much for sharing. Love my gardening, but finding it extremely expensive to keep buying from local nurseries all of the time since i've retired. I've got the perfect corner in my garden to set up a little shade house, have plenty of pots at hand. Now to take cuttings from the local neighbour hood and start my own little garden nursery. And yes, will also look into having a carboot sale. Love my pyjama gardening too. 😅 Sending warm wishes from Perth Western Australia

[@theflowerfarmer]

go for it x

[@carolfield8803]

Wonderful information!! Thank you. I'm a mumu wearer sometimes all day long!

[@theflowerfarmer]

Wonderful! x

[@aboutthegarden]

I thoroughly enjoyed this video. Thank you for sharing so much of your knowledge with us. It’s much appreciated 😊

[@theflowerfarmer]

you're very welcome x

[@jacquielawrence5670]

I loved your short blogs yesterday. Your veranda area looked fabulous

[@theflowerfarmer]

thank you x I love the new outside area x

[@hilshils3426]

Great video! Learnt lots! And so glad you mentioned PBR, few people on KZbin do! I think there’s a database online so you can check if a plant has PBR applied, as it is on the label when you buy it, but…..gets lost!

[@theflowerfarmer]

excellent if there's a database for PBR - would make it much easier for everyone x

[@annebrennan865]

Loved this . Keen amateur Gardner now living in Andalucia. Still growing lots for monthly market , mostly for animal rescue. Win win

[@theflowerfarmer]

sounds lovely x

[@joannbaumann4028]

Fab vid! It is my 2d fav vid next to Googie's potting shed which I adore!

[@theflowerfarmer]

lol - Googie's potting shed is very heaven x

[@kyriaann1]

Thank you Georgie brilliant as usual 🤩

[@theflowerfarmer]

Thankyou x

[@johickey3158]

I love a plant sale, one of my fav indoor growers of tropicals is the bearded plantaholic, he had some marvelous specimens in his home as well as his greenhouse at the top of the stairs. Happy to be a new member of your club Georgie xxx

[@theflowerfarmer]

you're very welcome to the club! just uploading a clip for you guys now all about a new dahlia grower here in Somerset x

[@johickey3158]

@@theflowerfarmer Fantastic I am on the hunt for land now, also in Somerset, Cheddar area, do you think there would be room for one more?

[@johickey3158]

not dahlias though, i was thinking more covent garden gyp, eucalyptus and hydrangeas, perhaps I should book a place on your 3 day course? Are there any sales, deals or special offers due soon-ish?

[@theflowerfarmer]

@@johickey3158 plenty of room x

[@theflowerfarmer]

@@johickey3158 Deff book the three day course - you have 10% off with club member’s discount x

[@BrendaBarnhart-ld1xo]

Thank you, from Cape Cod Massachusetts.✨

[@theflowerfarmer]

hello Cape Cod! x

[@sallyannsimmons9142]

Fantastic!! Thank you 🌸🌸🌸🌸

[@theflowerfarmer]

you're welcome x

[@tamiratliff4459]

Very informative, thank you

[@theflowerfarmer]

you're welcome x

[@rosemarybushea3447]

Loved this super-informative video!

[@theflowerfarmer]

thank you x

[@bredamoriarty-zt9jj]

Excellent informative demo 🎉

[@theflowerfarmer]

Glad you liked it! X

[@skullrose8985]

I absolutely adore rosemary,I managed to root it without cutting off the top..but because I haven't took off the top it won't spread out will it??.. I have got a soft eucalyptus cutting,do you think that will root??..I have also got a beautiful eucalyptus tree & would love to grow one either from seed or cutting..I am in England.. I cannot thankyou enough for this video along with your beautiful personality..I can't wait till next year now.. Again thankyou 🌱🍄🌱🍄

[@theflowerfarmer]

you can pinch out any time to encourage side shoots though probably not if very cold weather forecast x

[@annamcgrath7834]

This was brilliant - thank you! I am off to search my garden for potential. Please will you do a follow up video at the end of winter when you pot them on?

[@theflowerfarmer]

go for it x

[@thetauntonflowercompany]

is THE Nic's garden? Whichever Nic it is, your place is gorgeous

[@theflowerfarmer]

yes the very Nic x

[@thetauntonflowercompany]

@@theflowerfarmer how lovely to put a face to a name, Hello Nic (waves furiously at you both). website is coming along nicely and I joined the FSB, smart move they have joined with cop-op to do free business accounts. I like their insurance and employment law and the general support is amazing, thank you for putting me on to them Georgie

[@sal8454]

Free plants!! I love that! I’m going to have a go at this as I’ve spent a fortune at the garden centre. New subscriber here, thank you xx Edit: Can you do the same sort of cuttings with roses?

[@theflowerfarmer]

you can do rose cuttings - beware plant breeders' rights though x

[@janehemsley1075]

Very useful indeed thank you. I need to find a friend with some greenhouse space to overwinter otherwise what to do to prevent the whole lot dying 🤔

[@theflowerfarmer]

a cool windowsill in the house? but coooooool xxx

[@gillharris9894]

Brilliantly informative demo Georgie can you cover layering sometime & rose cuttings please ?

[@theflowerfarmer]

will add to the list - I love layering - such a great way to make new plants x

[@jaqmackie]

Thanks. I think all my cuttings were too big so not a great success rate. Will give it a go

[@theflowerfarmer]

yes you want to leave as little leaf as you can while still allowing enough for photosynthesis x

[@lynnbeer7442]

Another brilliant video Georgie. Other KZbin videos say that because Salvias are hollow stemmed you can only take tip cuttings. You seem to take them as normal cuttings. I am not having much luck with tip cuttings. Any advice

[@theflowerfarmer]

I take as normal cuttings - even with hollow stems they take all right so long as I keep the compost damp enough but not too wet x

[@lyntivenan4441]

Absolutely brilliant video! I have a small mooring garden but would like to take cuttings this year, would a small cold frame be okay for overwintering please?

[@theflowerfarmer]

Yes, absolutely - doesn't need to be warm, just try and keep the frost out x

[@cailho100]

Thanks for all the great tips...we are in the south of France and its still in the 30⁰Cs in August, so I am assuming that we just wait a little longer?

[@theflowerfarmer]

or take cuttings in the cool mornings and keep them in the shade x

[@crazytimes9989]

I have always wanted to share plants.

[@theflowerfarmer]

it's always fun x

[@rachelprentice5562]

Ou just loving watching many thanks.wondering whether to do a garden course with you?

[@theflowerfarmer]

oh deff do a course - have a look at the website - lots of options to choose from x

[@lynnemurtha5347]

Great ideas there, I need to do my penstemon as it's got quite woody. I'm a bit worried about your clematis cuttings, you normally take a leaf node cutting, it looks as if you just used a leaf in which case there is no bud to grow on. The same with the Akebia. I hope I'm wrong and you get some great plants for next year's sale.

[@theflowerfarmer]

ooh how interesting - well so far they look quite cheerful so I'm holding my breath... xxx

[@LeighWalker-dd9bg]

Do you then place them to over winter in one of your Polly tunnels?

[@theflowerfarmer]

they'll go into an unheated but kept just frost free greenhouse for the winter x

[@debbielavers9836]

Georgie! Thank you! I’m saving this one. Bye the way, when am I going to read that new novel? I really enjoyed your first one. People find and read her book All Desires Known.

[@theflowerfarmer]

the novel is coming on - a little bit every day x

[@wendyelliott5851]

Thank you Georgie,this was such a helpful video, if I put my cuttings in the greenhouse for the winter, when could they come out? I’m limited for space and I need my greenhouse empty for March, is it ok to put them out then, do you think?

[@theflowerfarmer]

Depends where you are - usually I'd wait till later - can you set up a kind of cold frame?

[@paulinemalpas1749]

Very interesting. I love taking cuttings but recently found peat free compost doesnt always give good results. Is the sylvagrow your 'go to' medium or do you use a more cheap type at times.

[@theflowerfarmer]

I just use sylvagrow - always peat free here x

[@lisab.6818]

Georgie, I do adore you and how much I learn from you! Do I have to use compost to plant in? Compost is expensive for me or can mix it with something else? I do have small greenhouse but I am zone 6a and it gets quite cold here. I do overwinter some plants in my basement. Would this be adequate light with grow lights?

[@theflowerfarmer]

you need some kind of growing medium - do you have any garden compost you could mix with the diggings of a mole hill for example to make something to dib them into? So long as they don't get too warm the basement/grow-light system sounds good to try x

[@deewalker1600]

Zone 6 in Connecticut, US and no greenhouse. Can I over-winter the rooted cuttings under lights in my 60 F basement?

[@celestedimuro6863]

I live in Maine and I keep my cuttings in the house near a window all Winter long. I have had success with hydrangea, clematis, buddleia, hampton daisy and cotinus grace. Georgie, love, love, love all your advice. Your enthusiasm is contagious.

[@deewalker1600]

Thank you so much! Will give it a go!

[@theflowerfarmer]

great advice celeste x

[@ROCKIN40]

Artline Garden Markers work they are weatherproof

[@theflowerfarmer]

ah top tip x

[@alijoyce1081]

Am I too late to sow biennials and seeds collected from my garden like primulas

[@theflowerfarmer]

I'd say a bit late for biennials but have a go and if they don't flower for another twelve months you'll feel as though you're very ahead the following year x

[@annettemills3067]

Yes! pjs😂

[@theflowerfarmer]

all the best people x

[@erperry2013]

how would you do yarrow?

[@theflowerfarmer]

grow from seed x

[@uschiaala]

I laughed at the "guaranteed to run in winter" part 😂 I use plastic labels with a 6B pencil. Sun and rain proof. I wash the labels in soapy water and then erase the pencil to re-use.

[@theflowerfarmer]

top tip! x

[@MA-jx6yq]

Talk, Talk, and more talking!

[@theflowerfarmer]

lol - are you approving or saying enough already? hard to tell xxx