How to Fertilize Cuttings: A Complete Guide to Propagating Healthy Plants

How to Fertilize Cuttings: A Complete Guide to Propagating Healthy Plants

Fertilizing cuttings during propagation is a delicate balance between timing and technique. Jason from Fraser Valley Rose Farm, who has propagated over 5,000 roses and perennials, shares his insights into feeding cuttings successfully through their various stages. This guide expands on Jason’s advice, providing a detailed roadmap to ensure your cuttings transition from rootless stems…

How to Propagate Rosemary from Cuttings: A Complete Guide

How to Propagate Rosemary from Cuttings: A Complete Guide

Propagating rosemary is a rewarding and cost-effective way to produce new plants for your garden. Jason, from Fraser Valley Rose Farm, shares his tried-and-true method for taking rosemary cuttings and ensuring high success rates. This guide expands on Jason’s advice, offering insights into every step of the propagation process while addressing common questions and challenges….

Exploring the Baggie Method for Seed Germination: Pros, Cons, and Practical Applications

Exploring the Baggie Method for Seed Germination: Pros, Cons, and Practical Applications

The baggie method is a simple and popular seed germination technique, often used by gardeners looking to save space or speed up the germination process. Jason from Fraser Valley Rose Farm shared his insights on the method, outlining its advantages, disadvantages, and the specific circumstances where it truly shines. If you’ve been curious about this…

Lavender Propagation: Comparing Cuttings vs. Seeds for Consistent Growth

Lavender Propagation: Comparing Cuttings vs. Seeds for Consistent Growth

Lavender, cherished for its aromatic blooms and versatility, can be grown through two primary methods: propagation by cuttings or starting from seed. Each approach has its strengths and challenges, but for gardeners aiming for uniformity and efficiency, cuttings often stand out as the preferred method. Jason from Fraser Valley Rose Farm provides valuable insights into…

How to Propagate Lavender by Cuttings: A Step-by-Step Guide

How to Propagate Lavender by Cuttings: A Step-by-Step Guide

Lavender is a beloved garden plant known for its calming fragrance, elegant blooms, and versatility in landscapes and containers. While growing lavender from seed is an excellent option, it can be slow and yield inconsistent results. Propagating lavender by cuttings, on the other hand, offers a faster, more reliable way to replicate the exact characteristics…

Mastering Plant Propagation: Why Your Cuttings Fail and How to Fix It

Mastering Plant Propagation: Why Your Cuttings Fail and How to Fix It

Jason, the grower behind Fraser Valley Rose Farm, has spent years perfecting his propagation techniques. Today, almost every plant in his greenhouse—from roses to hydrangeas—started life as a cutting. But as he admits, his path to success wasn’t easy. Early on, he struggled with the same questions many gardeners face: Why do cuttings fail? Why…

Propagating Roses at Home: A Simple and Effective Method Using Everyday Items

Propagating Roses at Home: A Simple and Effective Method Using Everyday Items

If you’ve ever dreamed of growing roses from cuttings, this straightforward method shared by Jason from Fraser Valley Rose Farm could be your answer. Whether you’re starting with roses in your garden or a potted rose from the store, this propagation technique uses simple household items like a milk jug and toilet paper rolls to…

Propagating Roses: An Overview of Six Effective Methods

Propagating Roses: An Overview of Six Effective Methods

Propagating Roses: An Overview of Six Effective Methods For gardeners and rose enthusiasts, learning to propagate roses opens up exciting possibilities for expanding your collection, sharing favorite varieties, or even diving into commercial production. Jason, from Fraser Valley Rose Farm, provides a practical guide to the six most common propagation methods. Drawing from his experience…

From Cutting to Garden-Ready: A Comprehensive Guide to Growing Roses

From Cutting to Garden-Ready: A Comprehensive Guide to Growing Roses

For many rose enthusiasts, successfully growing a rose from a cutting to a fully rooted, garden-ready plant is a rewarding process. Jason, from Fraser Valley Rose Farm, has outlined the step-by-step journey that takes a cutting from its initial stage to a thriving 2-gallon plant ready for planting or sale. This article provides a detailed…