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To: Diana in Wisconsin

I got lavender seeds started and am going to take cuttings from a rosemary plant I managed to not kill off this winter, so I can root them. I hear it’s easier than starting rosemary from seed.


64 posted on 02/08/2021 8:40:23 AM PST by metmom (...fixing our eyes on Jesus, the Author and Perfecter of our faith..)
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To: metmom; MomwithHope

Rooting Rosemary is quiet easy. If you have rooting hormone powder, that speeds things along.

Thanks for the reminder! I’ll take some cuttings and see if I can get away with not buying any Rosemary plants this upcoming season. (Fat chance! I see herb plants and I fill up the cart!)

Pro Tip: Look for potted herbs in your Grocery Produce Section. My Super-Duper Walmart usually has a rack of them for sale at one end of the aisle. They are actually $1 CHEAPER than buying them in their Garden Center!

I’ve purchased Mint, Rosemary and Basil - then made new roots from Basil cuttings to expand my summer crop in the garden. Also - a pot of Basil usually has 4-5 individual plants in it. You can gently tease them apart and plant separately.

MWH is the Queen of Rooting Basil!


66 posted on 02/08/2021 8:57:30 AM PST by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust post-Apocalyptic skill set. )
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To: metmom

I picked up a package of english lavendar seeds this morning. Have not seen them before at out local store ever. I researched lavendar last summer and want to plant some around our birdbath. I’ve read that starting from seed is difficult which is why I just bought one packet to try. Did you just use regular seed starter? I have a backup lady who comes to our farmers market 30 minutes away. Last summer she said she will have potted english lavendar plants.


70 posted on 02/08/2021 9:29:33 AM PST by MomwithHope (Forever grateful to all our patriots, past, present and future.)
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