Winter Time Plant Propagation (Hardwood Cuttings)

[cathyanderson]

Boy Mike you are just the greatest teacher I have ever had. You have transformed my life - thank you for listening to the voice inside to help all of us trying to learn and just need someone just MAKE IT SO SIMPLE instead of so complicated you feel like quitting. Bless you and your entire family for your hard hard endless work.

[ameliablake]

Started a nursery here in northern Az last year 2020. This information is golden, thank you so much. Softwood cuttings are very difficult here because of our very low humidity so hardwood is the way to go. We will be building a propagation bed in the back this fall and filling it up!

[marksike]

Your love for animals and plants are just adorable. You are a sweet man! Thanks for the advice!

[wildchookMaryP]

I don't get sick of watching these videos. I have been trying them and I did great with my first lot. I am now the proud mama of roses, gardenia and carnations. I am going to do more this year. Thanks Mike.

[BlackSeranna]

Thank you Mike! For two years I have been trying to save some 100 year old pear trees at my brother's farm. I had almost lost hope. I live so far away and the one promising technique I tried, I missed the window for getting retrieving them. I will share that technique here for your perusal. I found it in a rose book from the 1950's. This lady would take a branch, score it vertically near a node, put the root hormone on there, although, since this technique was used in ancient China, it would probably work without the hormone as well. Then, slightly damp moss was layered around the scored branch, and then a plastic wrap which was impregnated with anti-fungal spray (back then, there was a wrap sold over the shelf but the product is defunct). The plastic wrap was then anchored around the branch, protecting the moss, etcetera, from the elements. All of this was done while the branch is still attached to the rose. In a few weeks, you would see roots forming through the moss, and that's when you'd cut the branch off and plant it in the ground. I got results, but like I said, I never made it back in time to retrieve it from the farm due to a bunch of drama with my sister-in-law and also my own health. I will continue to try tho. I think I am getting closer. I will do your technique this year, as it only requires one trip to the farm to retrieve the branches.

[gerriwohltmann]

Hi There Mike - I just discovered you in 2020 and appreciate your expertise and experience so much. Will definitely try your successful technique.

[christinestraub]

Hi Christine here, Im just 50 miles south of the Chicago land area,  just a newbie at all this but Love the fact that youd take the time to teach and share your Ive started with my favorites Annabelle Hydrangeas and cant wait for my little plant sale I plan to have come Spring 2016, my yard has transposed over the past 10 years as an avid gardener with a lot of varieties of plants and flowers, so now my "Yard waste" can bring me some money!  Cant thank you enough for the inspiration, and trust me Im coming by the nursery if ever Im in Ohio!
Keep the videos coming!!!!

[jlnriddick]

Hi Mike, Not sure if you'll even see this as it's such an old video, but first I have to say... I just love you for taking the time to share all your knowledge with us! I'm doing some Sand Cherry hardwood cuttings right now (Oct. 2020), and this video was perfect for me. Thank you so much! One question... Can you grow Japanese Maples from hardwood cuttings in the same manner? I'm planning to collect the seeds from my Japanese Maple as well, and try to grow them from seeds, but I was wondering if they also grow from hardwood cuttings? If anyone else who's reading this knows, I'd be so grateful for an answer. Thanks again Mike. All the Best to you and your family!

[missysoaps]

Mike thank you. Excellent multitasking, giving instructions while petting and feeding assistants!

[jenniferfitzgerald]

Wow!!! I have been trying to figure out this information all day long!!! I just wasn't at the correct source!!! I'm beyond grateful for all the amazing knowledge you have just passed down in this 1 video!!! New Sub, can't wait to binge watch the rest... after I hurry up and get my hardwood cuttings in the sand!! Of course! Lol! Thanks a million!!!! This was simple, straight to the point, no nonsense or fluff!!! Just right! Thanks again!!! 💕💜❤️

[coffeewithroomforcream]

I really appreciate you sharing your knowledge. I'm trying to convert an old 3 acre cow pasture to native woodland, shrubs, and meadow areas, but I can't afford to go out and buy everything to fill it up. I'm hoping to take some cuttings from the woods and hedgerows around our house and get them started this winter. Thank you for this video!

[fortheearth]

I loved watching this easy, friendly instructional on cutting propagation. Best wishes for a great gardening season!

[niftythriftybits]

This reminded me to go to my Mother's old home place to gather some hardwood cuttings to bring home to our home.  Thanks for the reminder!

[petermelia]

Thank you! Mike; your videos have really helped me get our nursery started.

[coldhardysucculentswithkdw]

I like re watching all the old vid's too. Thanks Mike!

[fadeddenims]

I have tried a few different ways to propagate hardwood cuttings. It is still in the process, so I am not sure if what I am trying will work, but I wish I had watched this video first because you offer a way to do the propagation outdoors! I thought propagation had to be done in somewhat of a sheltered area. I will pay closer attention to your videos. Wonderful information! Thank you!

[Logginit]

I love your propagating techniques....great video's Mike!  Thank you!

[halfwayuphill]

Sounds like it's going to be a great year, I will definitely stay tuned to this channel. 

[markstevenson]

I tried it and it worked beautifully! Thank you for sharing your wisdom!

[tailzzzzz]

My husband destroyed some of my favorite shrubs by letting the weeds get too tall. They are all distorted with crossing branches, some even with mold. Love this video. I'm trying to salvage what I have, but this gives me hope that I'll have success creating new plants.