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The Random Plant
Australia
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Sharing my love of plants as an amateur hobby grower.
Grow STRAWBERRIES Like a Pro with These Simple Tricks!
Growing strawberries can be a fun and rewarding experience, especially when you know the simple tricks to do it like a pro! In this video, I'll share my top tips on how to plant strawberries, including how to transplant strawberry runners cut from a mother plant. I'll also cover how to propagate strawberries in a container garden, perfect for small spaces or gardening for beginners. By following my strawberry growing guide, you'll be enjoying a bountiful harvest of juicy and sweet strawberries in no time. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting out, this video will show you how to grow strawberries like a pro with ease. So, should you clip it or leave it when it comes to strawberry runners? Watch to find out!
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Your Basil Plant is Flowering. Here's what to do!
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Is your basil plant flowering? In this video, I’ll guide you through the steps to take when you notice basil flowers appearing. You'll also learn some uses for basil flowers. Discover tips on pruning, maintaining healthy growth, and reducing future flowering to ensure your basil remains lush and flavorful. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced gardener, this video will help you tackle bas...
How to Grow Thyme: The Complete Guide
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Welcome to my complete guide on how to grow thyme! Whether you're a seasoned gardener or a beginner, this video will walk you through everything you need to know about growing thyme at home. From planting thyme in containers or pots to propagating thyme cuttings, we cover all the essential tips for a thriving thyme herb garden. Learn how to care for your thyme plant, including the best practice...
Boost Your Blueberry Harvest: Essential Growing & Repotting Tips
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Ever wanted to grow blueberries but didn't know where to start? Here I give you the benefits of my experience, tune in for hints and tips while I repot my monster.
How Invasive Is Mint, Really?
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In this video, I tested just how tough and invasive mint really is. Watch to see the results of my experiment!
Achieving Garden Success: Planting Tips & Tricks
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Want to achieve garden success? Watch this video for planting tips and tricks to help your vegetable garden thrive! Happy planting! 🌱 #plantingtips #vegetablegarden
Grow an INFINITE Supply of Basil Without Buying More! (Basil Propagating)
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Join me in the challenge of growing an infinite supply of basil without ever having to buy more again! Let's see if we can master the art of basil propagating together!
Exciting Garden Bed Prep: Watch the Magic Happen!
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Get ready to witness the magic of preparing an exciting garden bed! Whether you're new to raised bed gardening or looking for fresh veggie gardening ideas, this video will guide you through filling your raised garden bed with soil and designing it for a bountiful vegetable garden. Watch as we share tips on how to fill a raised garden bed affordably while creating a beautiful and productive spac...
Greenhouse Basics for Beginners (ft. Forgetful Gardener)
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Are you new to greenhouse gardening? In this video, I cover the essential greenhouse basics for beginners, with bonus advantages for forgetful gardeners sharing plant saving tips. Learn about DIY garden setups, plant care techniques, and seed starting tips to help you kickstart your own greenhouse journey. Whether you're a novice or looking to improve your skills, this video has valuable insigh...
Growing Lettuce from Food Scraps is the KEY to saving money!
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Learn how to grow fresh and delicious lettuce from food scraps in this informative video. Discover how simple it is to turn your kitchen waste into homegrown produce with these lettuce hacks and tips. Saving money and enjoying nutrient-rich leafy greens has never been easier with these veggie tips. Join us in our garden experiments and start growing your own lettuce today!
Growing Mulberry Tree from Cuttings - Easy, Fast & Cheap!
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Learn how to easily, quickly, and affordably grow a mulberry tree from cuttings in this informative video. Propagating mulberries has never been simpler with these step-by-step instructions. Discover the secrets to successfully rooting mulberry cuttings and enjoy the benefits of growing your own fruit trees. Start your mulberry tree journey today!
Stop Wasting Money! Grow Onions From Scraps
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Learn how to save money and reduce waste by growing onions from scraps in your own home. This video will guide you through the simple and sustainable practice of urban gardening, allowing you to enjoy fresh produce while minimizing your ecological footprint. Discover eco-friendly living tips and sustainable farming practices that you can easily implement in your everyday life. Start your journe...
Pruning and Planting Mulberry Trees: What you need to know
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Learn all about pruning and planting mulberry trees in this comprehensive guide. Discover essential tips for mulberry care, including the best practices for pruning mulberry trees to promote healthy growth. Whether you are a beginner or experienced gardener, this video will provide valuable insights into growing mulberries successfully. Watch now to ensure your mulberry tree thrives and produce...
How To Grow Spring Onion From Scraps | Waste Not
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Food from Scraps, Saving Money on your Groceries. How to grow spring onion from your kitchen leftovers. Don't throw away those kitchen scraps, save some money and grow your own food easily with the scraps you normally throw away.
The Ultimate Guide to Growing a Snake Plant (Mother-In-Law's Tongue)
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Learn everything you need to know about growing a Snake Plant, also known as Mother-In-Law's Tongue, in this comprehensive guide. Discover the different varieties of snake plants available, including stunning variegated plants that will add a pop of color to your indoor space. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned plant parent, this video will provide you with all the tips and tricks to help...
We Named The #1 Plant for Black Thumbs
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We Named The #1 Plant for Black Thumbs
How to Harvest & Propagate a Sweet Potato Grocery Store!
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How to Harvest & Propagate a Sweet Potato Grocery Store!
Repotting My Giant Mulberry Tree (Roots Everywhere)
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Repotting My Giant Mulberry Tree (Roots Everywhere)
Bonsai for the absolute beginner! Demystifying the idea of bonsai.
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Bonsai for the absolute beginner! Demystifying the idea of bonsai.
Potting Desert Rose Seedlings, a Step by Step Guide!
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Potting Desert Rose Seedlings, a Step by Step Guide!
I Grew Apple Trees From Store Bought Apples (And You Can Too)
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I Grew Apple Trees From Store Bought Apples (And You Can Too)
The Mulberry Tree: An Unexpected Discovery
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The Mulberry Tree: An Unexpected Discovery
Very detailed, thank you. I'm growing strawberries but they are on their own for the most part at this stage and have thus far fared ok. Looking forward to implementing some of your tips down the track.
I really appreciate your kind words! It's great to hear that your strawberries are doing well. Can't wait to hear how the tips work out for you!
They are the worlds best snail magnets. If you've never seen a snail in your garden, plant a strawberry and come out to inspect it just after dark, you'll find every snail has come out to devour it.
I'll keep that in mind :) Fortunately I haven't had that issue yet.
You need to used "Seven dust" or "Demetrious earth" or both and you won't have any snails at all. Neem and spearmint oils also keeps them away. The Demetrious Earth adds silica to your soil which also helps the plants take in all sorts of NPK and the micro nutrients.
In my experience, once it even starts to bolt, it is all over. Tastes awful.
My palate isn't as sensitive as yours in this regard. However, I expect that different varieties will have their flavor effected to different extents too
Do flowers produce seeds to grow new basil plants?
@@namiesnaturals3557 I believe they do.
Yes, flowers do produce seeds that can grow into new basil plants! It's nature's way of ensuring the continuation of this delicious herb. If you wish to gather the seeds, it's best to wait until they turn brown and start to dry, then cut them off and put them in a container, like a paper bag. Just be careful, the seeds are tiny.
Favourite flower for bees. Since bees are not doing that well with all the spraying going on, leave a few plants for the bees and for your visual enjoyment too. Basil loves dappled shade
Thanks for the tips!
Great tips. Thanks again.
My pleasure! Thanks for sticking around 👍
I have a basil that has flowered. I know now to remove the flower stalk. Can I use the mother plant to make cuttings or will that not be flavorful because they are coming off a plant that has flowered?
That is an excellent question. In my experience there is no issues with using the mother plant once it has started to flower. However, make sure that there are no flowers remaining on the cuttings that you use. If you have concerns or have left the flowers on for "a bit too long", then give the plant a day or 2 to recover after removing the flowers first. I personally haven't had any issues (so far). The important part is to make sure that no flowers are on the cuttings you use, including the little starting "buds" that I regularly miss when trimming my flowers off.
It was high Thyme someone gave some solid advice on this!
Absolutely! Sometimes it takes a little thyme to get the right seasoning for success!
Well-explained, easy to follow 🥳
Thank you so much for the kind words! It means a lot to hear that the video was helpful to you.
is this white mulberry?
Dwarf black mulberry.
It's a Dwarf black mulberry.
@TheRandomPlant oh man im not a fan of dwarf varieties of anything.
Much easier to grow in a pot though
@@TheRandomPlant oh alright. i want to plant trees in the ground
Thank you so much! This is the most informative video I have seen on basil! I have been cutting above the node to root them.
Thank you for your kind words! I'm thrilled to hear that you found the video informative. Happy gardening with your basil!
Brilliant. I grow lemon thyme without much effort. After pruning it I dehydrate what I don't cook and can then use it later. Hadn't realised how easy it would be to propagate so thanks for the great tips. More subscribers coming your way with all this great advice I'm sure. Oh, and great job looking into the lens ;-)
Thank you 😊. Lemon thyme is my favourite, too, particularly with salmon 😋. Took some effort looking into the camera, but I think it's paying off 👍
you deserve a subscription for that epic pun of a title card
Thank you 😊 I'm glad it's appreciated
Lmao, the reason i click
I couldn't resist the pun. It was so hard not to fill the video with them, took several takes for some parts
Can you tell me what's soil you use in the pot please
For my cuttings I use a seed raising and cutting mix. For the plant itself I use Platinum potting mix, it has a high peat content.
What month can we prune mulberry
Pruning is best done late in winter, while the tree is still in its "dormant" phase. A light prune in summer can help extend your harvest as well.
Thank you 😗
My pleasure 😊
G’day from Perth. I’ve been doing this for a few years now, same with parsley and Thai basil. It’s cheap and economical. The only problem I’m finding is that my basil has started putting out a few flower buds because I planted them at the end of autumn.
Thanks for sharing your experience! Basil can be tricky sometimes, especially with the timing. Have you thought about pinching off those flower buds to encourage more leaf growth?
@@TheRandomPlant Yes I’m currently doing that and have to check daily.
It is a tricky one that I haven't completely solved yet. However, I am experimenting with moving a batch into a cooler spot with less direct sun... given just how strong the Australian sun is, I think that's what makes controlling the flowering so difficult
@@TheRandomPlant That’s a good idea thank you. I recall a few years ago growing mine in partial shade with just some morning sun because it was getting burnt in full sun. Perth sun is way too intense during summer. It still flowered but it was during autumn which is normal.
No worries. Fingers crossed 🤞
Love to see australian gardeners. Awesome tips for my favourite herb
Thank you so much for your kind words! It’s great to hear that you found the tips helpful. Happy gardening!
I just came across your channel. Love it.
I'm so glad you found the channel! Welcome aboard, and I hope you enjoy the content!
New subscriber, great to find an Aussie gardening/"homestead" channel. A tip I think will improve the videos is to look at the lens, not the screen which I assume you are looking at. It just means you are speaking directly to the viewer. I watch plenty of international channels, I'm not a TH-camr myself so just an opinion here that I've noted from the big channels, hope it helps. I'm growing blueberries in the ground and heard the azalea mix helps. Hadn't thought about coffee grounds though which is useful as I collect these from a local patisserie. Thanks.
Hey, thanks for subscribing! I’ll definitely try to look at the lens more (surprising how hard it can be). And that’s awesome about the blueberries - can’t wait to hear how they turn out with the azalea mix and coffee!
A great, concise tutorial. Nicely done.
I really appreciate your kind words! It means a lot to know the tutorial resonated with you.
I'm taking out all my mulberries, they occupied lots of space for such meagre pickings.
That's such a shame 😢. What do you have them planted in, and where do you keep them?
@@TheRandomPlant They are all planted in the ground, dey hv about 20 tertiary roots which can go 6, 7 feet in all directions, out competing other plants . I would suggest go for pineapples, a more worthwhile & fair reward endeavour.
Your channel was suggested to me today, and I've been sharing several of your videos. Thank you for making them.
Thank you so much. I'm glad you like them 😊
Very descriptive everything explained nicely thanks
Thank you. I'm glad you found it informative, I hope you enjoy the basil you grow.
Thank you for showing us the garden beds. I do plant some veggies in pots. Wow! Nice garden bed. Keep well. Greetings from Simcoe Ontario Canada.
I really appreciate your comment! It's wonderful to hear from fellow gardeners. Sending warm greetings back to you in Simcoe, Ontario!
I am enjoying a lot your tutorials! Yes! I do want to save money by growing my own veggies.
Thank you so much for your kind words! It means a lot to me that you're finding the tutorials helpful. Happy gardening!
Thank you for all your fantastic tutorial on pruning and propagating basil plants!! . 🤗
Thanks a ton! Glad you liked it! Now go make that basil thrive! 💚🌿
Yes!! Today I found in my fridge a celery stock and I cut the base and planted it! I can't wait to see it grow!🤗 Have a great day. Thank you again for all your fantastic tutorials! 👍
I haven't done one on celery yet. However, I have had some success with it. Good luck 👍
Hi...., just watched your vid about Basil. Now I understand why I've not been able to root these thangs. Once more I will plunk some cuttings into soil, understanding why this didn't work previously! You've restored my hope...So thank you! Just this past week (after years), I felt to throw in the towel concerning gardening. Yeah, I had that most brief flash of myself running through all of it with a shovel and just turning everything over. But in the next moment, I thought, Dang gurl, you need a pause and some Iced Tea! and I giggled. 😊 The whole scene is exhausting (atop of all else in my life), and the challenges, consistent! I'm old-LOL-gotz tah laugh at that one..., and tired/ weaker- and don't have the same cashflow. But, the mental gymnastics with "how-to's", and "what now's", the embraced projects, all have an exhilarating affect with their break-throughs and even small accomplishments, and oh,....the joy I experience is another gift out of all of this that won't let me stop. So whatever, I must be on track.❣ A fav mantra at the root of me is, Work with what cha got, and make what cha got work. I bow to the challenge. 🙏 To be clear, my projects are most, hehe,...rustic! But I've learned to not judge myself so critically, and this Grace magically spills from me out to another. Yeah, I will think twice before I judge another man's work, knowing at my heart that they did their best. This life-lesson is integrated, LOL. Perspective is so much, Is it not 🥰 I continue to practice seeing my potentially overwhelming lifescape, a playground, even as I get past the discovery and destruction, most recently, of green horned worms, aphids, and slugs. My DIY concoction made my Collards so waxy, I couldn't wash them well enough to want to eat them. Ugh. But, if I don't get fruit this year, I will watch for seeds. This will be it's own accomplishment for next season. I really didn't have time or energy for all this as I worked and raised my family. But today, time is what I have, the experience, the adventure,...priceless! ❣ I giggle to consider that I'm almost 70, and now I have time! Yeah, it's pretty special and kinda crazy, but, I smile. 🙏 Thank you for your videos, I am encouraged and inspired.🥰 Much love and appreciation, from Vancouver Island ❣
Thank you so much for sharing your journey! Your words are truly inspiring, and it's wonderful to see how you're embracing the challenges of gardening. I’m thrilled that my video could restore your hope-keep up the awesome work!
@@TheRandomPlant aww, thank you for your response, so appreciated. yt has become a 3rd hand, so to speak, and I come across the most beauty-full peoples, hehe, as yourself. Very nice to meet you. 🥰
Thank you so much for your kind words! I truly appreciate your support and love connecting with wonderful viewers like you.
That is all looking fantastic.
Thank you. Hopefully, the newly planted seedlings do as well 😊
Thank you so much for this information. I am going to try this today.
You're welcome. I'm glad you found it informative and useful. Let me know how you go with it ☺
Thank you, I am new in this wonderful world of plants and I have gathered a bit of info on certain things but I am learning all the time, and YOUR video, this video really helped me understand what pruning really is and does to the plant and at the same time, propagating and you have explained it perfectly the process. Thank you.
Thank you, I am glad you found my video helpful and informative. And, welcome to the wonderful world of plants.
All looking very good, making good progress. Don't forget burying mulch into the soil will take away a lot of the nitrogen from the soil, so it will need some compensation. And killing the unkillable... I got some blackberries from down south, everyone warned me, noxious weed, will grow out of control and take over. 3 plants started as cuttings 100mm tall, got to about 800mm tall each. Then one day leaves all yellow, next day all leaves dropped, 2 weeks later all branches dead. 1 has just re-sprouted ( 3 leaves ) from roots, the other 2 are 💯% dead. So much for unkillable.
Yes, I think unkillable is like unsinkable. It just takes the right situation.
Interesting
Thank you. I'm glad you liked it 😊
What varieties of rooting hormones have you tried and do you have one that you recommend?
Yates Clonex red, so far. But apparently, both honey and cinnamon are good... though I suspect honey would be the easier out of those because it sticks
You should try different types of mulberries like Pakistan, Australian green long, kokuso Korean, Illinois everbearing
I'll definitely give them a try, I am particularly interested in everbearing.
As far as I have researched, there are some top mulberry varieties I know at the moment are Shangrila, Black and White Pakistani, Thai, Illinois everbearing. They have sweet, large berries and not invasive. Can also be grow as shade trees. The Korean, Australian varieties you said are probably not available in the United States. I have Shangrila and Black Pakistani mulberries. The Illinois everbearing is also praised to have big, tasty berries, but it's hard to root cuttings from that mulberry variety. There are many other mulberry varieties in the US like Red, white, purple, Texas, Common, Paper white, Dwarf everbearing.... but they are either don't have tasty berries, small berries, invasive, have aggressive roots system.... so they are not as popular here, unless you have big land, or acre yard.
Hey mate. whereabouts are you in Aus? I'm in Melbourne and just got my first dwarf mulberry. I'm a bit worried as it's shed all its leaves. Yes, I know it's winter here but I don't like seeing sticks in the ground. 😊 Cheers!
I'm on the Sunshine Coast, sub tropical climate. So my mulberries tend to get rather confused about the season. Winter time in Melbourne, your mulberry really should be losing leaves. However, for peace of mind, gently scratch the trunk, I'd use your fingernails (easier to control). You want just enough to see the green under the top layer. If it's there, it's alive. Usually, flexibility is also a good sign. Another thing to consider is the age of the plant and how recently it has been transplanted. In my experience, most times that I re-pot, it will lose most of the leaves, either dropping them or dying off. Other than that, it should be in the "dormant" phase now, the "correct" time for pruning. Expect some die back, is normal.
@@TheRandomPlant Thanks for that. I wish I lived up there, the climate allows you to grow way more stuff. It's quite new so I'll let it be and see what happens when It warms up. Cheers!
Any tips for Mulberry "Dwarf Everbearing"
I haven't had any experience with that particular variety. However, in my experience, including what I've read, they have very similar traits. All Mulberries have invasive roots, so be cautious where you plant. They are forgiving and will bounce back from mishandling. But they love a nutritious soil and lots of sun.
How can I get this plant, I am located in Houston tx???
I am in Australia, so I unfortunately have little knowledge of where you can get them in your area. However, I would recommend trying a few nurseries. Otherwise, a lot of plants can also be purchased online these days. Good luck.
Is that a Jacaranda?
Indeed it is. It looks better now than it ever did before too I think.
I had some jacaranda seeds once. Unfortunately they didn’t sprout. I should get some more, it looks like a cool plant.
@@willbreeze397 it is a very nice plant, definitely worth trying again.
Thanks for this, completley new starter and this did help take a bit of the fear away
Glad you liked it, and I'm very glad you found it helpful.
Nice one, got about 60 plants now! Experimenting with a few of them. Been at it for 6 years now, always learning. Great video mate, keep at it! 👍🏻
Thank you. Plants are quite an addiction aren't they.
Thanks for the useful tips, and greetings from Bangalore. A mulberry plant I'd ordered will arrive in a couple of days, and your video came up while I was doing my never-ending last minute research. Since you've been experimenting a good bit with these plants, what's the typical container size you grow them in? Also what's the minimum sized container that you've got a decent amount of fruiting with?
I'm glad you liked my video. My ideal size pot for size and growth would be around 500mm diameter, this gives plenty of room for the roots while still being manageable as a pot. Otherwise depending on the space available a pot measuring 410mm will allow for a good amount of growth and size. I usually keep small or very young ones in a minimum of a 180mm pot, if they need some nurturing or getting ready to sell. I hope this helps. and enjoy your new plant.
Thanks very much, that's indeed very helpful! As you recommend, I'll start off with a 180-200mm pot and target to repot in a 450mm container after a few months.
@@adityaksengupta I'm glad to help. Also, thank you very much for your interaction, it means a lot to me that my new channel is being viewed and people are finding it interesting and helpful. here's a couple of things to keep in mind, you're probably already aware of, but it never hurts to be sure, and from your first question it seems like you do excessive research like I do as well, so maybe this will have something useful for you. The climate you're in will impact how quickly it grows (warmer usually being faster). Also like most plants, the pot size will "restrict" the plant size... so if you find it looks healthy and everything else says it should be growing, it's a good bet it wants a bigger pot. I'm guessing you already have a good idea as to what potting mix you will use, but just in case.... My experience say's they will grow in almost anything, but so far, I have found a rich high peat moss mix to make it most happy. There may be better options I haven't discovered yet of course. I would love to hear how you go with yours, please update me, and feel free to ask me any questions, I will do my best to be helpful.
Thanks again for these tips. Peat moss isn't very common in India, but we probably have cocopeat (coconut coir powder) as a substitute-- that I do use, typically around 30% in my potting mixes. My plants are expected today, and I intend to initially pot them a week or two later into the 200mm pots like you recommended. It is pretty hot here now (upto 36°C or so) and expected to continue until mid June when the monsoons arrive. Let's see how they do. All the best with your channel!
Thank you for the video. What are the plans you have for that many mulberry trees?
I'm glad you liked it. In a perfect world I would love to plant them so I could have enough mulberries to relive the happy childhood memories of mulberry pie and jam etc. However, at this stage I hope to be able to sell enough to continue funding my plant obsession. I may also start experimenting with shaping and bonsai, as it is a very resilient and forgiving plant.
@@TheRandomPlantill buy some!
Depends on your location
@@TheRandomPlant im in the northeast in america
Nice, it makes it hard to buy plants from me, though I'm in Australia
Well done, better success than I've had sprouting apples. Peaches, plums, and other stone fruit can be done almost the same, but succeed better by cracking the hard shell of the pit first and extracting the seed. beware of having potted seedlings on low or bottom shelves. It only takes one night for snails or slugs to find them and eat it completely, and that gets disheartening. Keep up the fun adventure.
Thank you 😊. I will definitely keep that in mind, fortunately I haven't had any snail or slugs so far 🤞. I haven't tried any stone fruit yet, but I'm keen to give it a try at some stage. Having a go at date palms at the moment, they are a very slow one, once I get some results I'll be making a video on them too 😊.
dates are very easy and highly successful, and as you said....slow my latest date is 2 years old, yet still only 2 leaves and 170mm total leaf length@@franciskilgannon
I finally have 3 that are showing signs of life :)
Love the toilet roll idea.
It's brilliant, and cuts down waste as well as reducing root shock.
I'm here for the ride!!!
Thank you :)
So you're developing a green thumb, good to see.
Deffinataly becoming my new addiction 😂
:)