Another Bloomin' Tuesday

The weather was a little cooler today but they are promising us triple digit weather by the end of the week! I still have so much color in my garden. I worked out in the garden all day today, collecting seeds and planting shoots of my Hydrangeas. Here is the plant that I have taken shoots from.

I have been very successful taking shoots from this plant and making new plants. It is very easy to do. You can do it at the beginning of summer or during winter when you take cuttings.

Here is Rooting Cuttings Instructions:

1. Take a cutting from a branch of the hydrangea shrub about 5-6" long.
2. Remove the lower leaves of the bottom two leaf nodes. (See picture above #2 & #3)

3. Cut largest leaves down to about half their size.

4. Dip cuttings in rooting hormone and insert into damp soil.

5. Water pot well and allow to drain. You can place plastic on top to give a green house effect if you wish. (I don't) Make sure soil is kept moist but not soggy.

TIPS: Place cuttings in bright light not in the sun. If you live in a area where you have a harsh winter, you could bring the pots indoor or sink pots into the ground and cover with lighweight mulch and then cover with large clay pots. Do not let the soil get to soggy or the cuttings will rot.

Free Seeds Offer:

Last week Jean offered some seeds of her plants. I would also like to offer free seeds from some of my blooms. Below are pictures of the actual plants you will be getting seeds from. Just let me know which ones you would like and email me your address. You can find my email address on my profile page. The seeds are being offered on a first come, first serve basis.

Rudbeckia Hirta - Margarita Gloriosa Daisy

Yellow Marigolds

"Sunburst" Gaillardia Aristata Burgundy Picotee

Giant Shasta Daisies

Zinnias

Pacific Giant Delphiniums

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