Gardening in the Mountains presents:
Propagation from Stem Cuttings
Presenter: John Bowen, Extension Master GardenerSM Volunteer
Do you want to expand the quantity of annuals, perennials, and shrubs in your garden? Or grow and overwinter your favorite annuals for next summer’s planting? Propagation is a fun and easy way to do this. John Bowen, retired science teacher and lover of plants, will show you how.
In this 50-minute video, John covers the propagation steps from A to Z—selecting and preparing the cutting, rooting hormones, the pros and cons of different rooting media, and light/moisture exposure for root development. He shares ideas for preparing different types of propagation containers and creating mini-greenhouse effects. The presentation includes a hands-on demonstration and ends with an informative Q&A session.
As John says, “Try it. You’ll like it. You can’t have too many plants!”
Video access
To access this video on the Buncombe County Master Gardener website, click on the link:
Propagation from Stem Cuttings
Or go to www.buncombemastergardener.org, click on the ‘Resources’ tab at the top of the page and select ‘Gardening Videos’ from the drop down menu.
Learn more
– North Carolina Extension Gardener Handbook, Chapter 13, Propagation
– Mike Kincaid website: Propagate Plants Like A Pro
– Book: American Horticultural Society Plant Propagation: The Fully Illustrated Plant-by-Plant Manual of Practical Techniques by Alan Toogood
