10 Lower South
November 19, 2009
By Skip Richter, Austin, TX

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In My Garden

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A pastry container makes a great chamber for rooting a few cuttings.

Easy, Economical Rooting Chambers

Gardeners are an enterprising, creative group and are forever coming up with great, innovative ideas. If you are wanting to root a few cuttings this fall and don't want to invest in an elaborate rooting setup, you can create a simple rooting chambers...
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Resources

Web Finds

Plant Propagation for the Home Gardener Plant Propagation by Stem Cuttings is a good introduction to plant propagation written for...

Favorite or New Plant

Cardoon (Cynara cardunculus) Cardoon is very similar in appearance to globe artichokes. The plant reaches to 5 feet tall and...

Clever Gardening Technique

Homemade Rooting Mix You can make your own rooting mix for cuttings by combining a 50:50 mix of perlite and...

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Regional Reminders

  • Check for Fruit Tree Pests and Diseases
  • Keep New Trees and Shrubs Moist
  • Prepare Soil for the Spring Garden
  • Stagger Lettuce Plantings
  • Reduce Fertilizer for Indoor Plants
  • more more


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