This is excellent. I’ve always had some interest in plants and trees. Soon I’m going to collect chestnuts to grow them. But I didn’t think of doing this at all. I know this may sound stupid, but how would I get the branches to take the cuttings from? Would I need to buy one large tree? Or would you go foraging in the woods? This looks like a very enjoyable business. So many different avenues. Excellent job with the video. Answered loads of questions that I was curious about. Will definitely watch it a couple of times
Thanks for watching. We have series on starting a nursery from scratch on a low budget. There is a video on getting plants for free. Yes, you might keep some large plants to take cuttings from. We have also asked friends, family and even our Church if we can take cuttings from their plants. Once you have rooted plants they will require some pruning so the plants branch out and be fuller. you can also root these cuttings. Once you get started you will never run out of cutting material.
@@Growing-Our-Retirement thanks very much. I’ll take a look. I watched bits of those earlier today. And while I was cycling home I was thinking would it be a good idea to call into a house if I like what I see and ask for a cutting 🤣 so that’s another question answered. And, I forgot that I actually have a house height pine tree in my garden. Couldn’t get good enough pictures (because it’s dark) so I can’t identify it yet. I found it in a forest 20 years ago (it was lying on the trail) and was definitely among a large batch of the same. So I assume it is some bit valuable. It has pine cones, and did for many years (but I have not seen any of them germinate, the ground is full of branches and small plants so it may not be easy for them to grow). That might be a good start for me, and it’s definitely in need of a good pruning. I also have some other medium size trees with purple leaves (possibly plumb trees, but I don’t recall ever seeing any plumbs worth getting excited about, but nice trees nonetheless.
We have not successfully propagated pine or spruce trees but in theory it can be done. We go after what we like but also what we think we can sell. Arborvitae’s, Azalea, Holly, Andromeda, Hydrangeas, Rhododendrons, Dogwoods are all no brainers. Beyond a basic 20 or so plants it’s all experiment and see how it goes. Give some plants a try and ask around! Good luck!
@@Growing-Our-Retirement thanks very much for that list. I know of most of them, and there’s a very nice man living nearby who loves anything gardening related. He’s the one who got me excited about this. So I’d say he’ll be happy to share some more knowledge. But yeah, lots of experimenting will be ahead id say
Great! The experimenting is fun! Good to start with some easy ones like arborvitae and hydrangea. These root easily and it will encourage you to more and more
Yes, exactly. Mentioned in other videos, this area is partially shaded. Once the warm weather comes back some sunlight is good but too much is bad. Thank you for watching!!!
Oh absolutely! If the plant is hardy for your area it is ok to be out in the weather. The totes do keep the worst cause of damage, the wind from hurting the plants. Thank you for watching!
Great video! Just to clarify, you put approximately 10 holes just above the “ soil” line. NO holes on the bottom of the tote or on the lid of the tote. Is this correct? Are the totes placed in the shady area?
Yes, that is correct. About 10 holes just above the soil line is perfect. Adjust up or down depending on the size of the tote. No holes are needed in the bottom just be careful not to over water. You end up with basically a terrarium but a little air flow from the side holes. Since you have the side holes you will need to add a little water. About once per month seems to be about right. No holes on top. That would let water in and might end up being too much. Yes, we use a shaded area under some larger trees. Too much sun would cook the plants in the totes. Good luck giving this method a try.
This was asked a couple times today. Thanks for the question. There are a number of different plant apps you can use, some are free and should help. Have not done this but you can try Google Lens. I am told this works very well. You will need the Google app on your phone. Then you take a picture and Google will search for you. This would of course work best when the plant is leafed out if it isn't an evergreen.
I am just beginning my journey into this field. I've seen shrubs that are pretty that I want to take cuttings from but nobody knows what they are. How can I identify them? Thanks
Good question. There are a number of different plant apps you can use, some are free and should help. Have not done this but you can try Google Lens. I am told this works very well. You will need the Google app on your phone. Then you take a picture and Google will search for you. This would of course work best when the plant is leafed out if it isn't an evergreen.
Thanks for watching. We have a page up with some sources that we use. We do buy a lot from Amazon and are an affiliate. We use the Amazon credit card so we get 4% back off already great prices. We also use Drip Depot and 247garden.com Here is our resources page: growingourretirement.com/backyard-nursery-resources-guide/ Lots of good info on our website. Hard to cover everything in videos! Thanks 🌲🌲🌲
@@Growing-Our-Retirement Since I see that you actually reply to comments, I would love to suggest that you consider making bird feeders and bird baths of all sorts for your future plant nursery. I am currently making hanging bird feeders from beautiful plates (kind of rubbery like ones) that I have picked up from Dollar Tree and Hobby Lobby. What I do is add macrame cord to a wooden loop, then place large wooden beads however I like onto those cords, then insert the cords through holes that I drilled near the plate's edges (3 holes on some, 4 holes on others. What ever I fancy), and then add another bead to the backside, tie it off, cut the excess and then apply clear glue to the knots. They turn out beautiful! I am going to add a little mesh bag full of bird seed to each one to get them started and I am going to try to sell them for $35 each. You can go to Etsy and look at what others are making as well. I have not seen anything like mine on there, but have come up with some fantastic, very low cost, simple ideas. I have been making mine and packing them carefully and neatly away into boxes for my future nursery. Anyway, I see how both of you are very dedicated to success and so felt the desire to share this idea with you. I would also like to suggest you look into creating "Petunia" Baskets and the like. So beautiful, so cheap! Plus women LOVE doing these types of activities! Anyway, I hope you consider some of my proposals. Be blessed!
Hi, Yes we do try and reply to every comment. We get some really good questions and suggestions. Love your ideas! We have watched other transition to a full time nursery and watch them add so many more plants and related items. At the moment we are both working full time in addition to growing the nursery. It’s a lot of time and we run out of time every week. Once we really retire we can add even more. Until then we have to pace our selves. lol! Encourage you to keep going and try different things. Thankfully there are lots of customers out there and a market for so many things. Thanks, Larry
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🌿 Great video, very informative and interesting, thank you for sharing this. 🌿Shalom 🌿
Thank you so much for watching. Lots more to come 🌲🌲🌲
This is excellent. I’ve always had some interest in plants and trees. Soon I’m going to collect chestnuts to grow them. But I didn’t think of doing this at all.
I know this may sound stupid, but how would I get the branches to take the cuttings from?
Would I need to buy one large tree? Or would you go foraging in the woods?
This looks like a very enjoyable business. So many different avenues.
Excellent job with the video. Answered loads of questions that I was curious about. Will definitely watch it a couple of times
Thanks for watching. We have series on starting a nursery from scratch on a low budget. There is a video on getting plants for free. Yes, you might keep some large plants to take cuttings from. We have also asked friends, family and even our Church if we can take cuttings from their plants.
Once you have rooted plants they will require some pruning so the plants branch out and be fuller. you can also root these cuttings.
Once you get started you will never run out of cutting material.
@@Growing-Our-Retirement thanks very much. I’ll take a look. I watched bits of those earlier today.
And while I was cycling home I was thinking would it be a good idea to call into a house if I like what I see and ask for a cutting 🤣 so that’s another question answered.
And, I forgot that I actually have a house height pine tree in my garden. Couldn’t get good enough pictures (because it’s dark) so I can’t identify it yet. I found it in a forest 20 years ago (it was lying on the trail) and was definitely among a large batch of the same. So I assume it is some bit valuable. It has pine cones, and did for many years (but I have not seen any of them germinate, the ground is full of branches and small plants so it may not be easy for them to grow).
That might be a good start for me, and it’s definitely in need of a good pruning.
I also have some other medium size trees with purple leaves (possibly plumb trees, but I don’t recall ever seeing any plumbs worth getting excited about, but nice trees nonetheless.
We have not successfully propagated pine or spruce trees but in theory it can be done.
We go after what we like but also what we think we can sell. Arborvitae’s, Azalea, Holly, Andromeda, Hydrangeas, Rhododendrons, Dogwoods are all no brainers. Beyond a basic 20 or so plants it’s all experiment and see how it goes.
Give some plants a try and ask around! Good luck!
@@Growing-Our-Retirement thanks very much for that list. I know of most of them, and there’s a very nice man living nearby who loves anything gardening related. He’s the one who got me excited about this. So I’d say he’ll be happy to share some more knowledge. But yeah, lots of experimenting will be ahead id say
Great! The experimenting is fun! Good to start with some easy ones like arborvitae and hydrangea. These root easily and it will encourage you to more and more
This was exactly what I’ve been needing! Thank you! Remind me: part shade for cuttings and small plants?
Yes, exactly. Mentioned in other videos, this area is partially shaded. Once the warm weather comes back some sunlight is good but too much is bad. Thank you for watching!!!
Thanks for the info!
Thank you for watching! More to come!
Is it ok if these boxes stays outside in the winter and get frozen for some week or two?
Oh absolutely! If the plant is hardy for your area it is ok to be out in the weather. The totes do keep the worst cause of damage, the wind from hurting the plants. Thank you for watching!
Great video! Just to clarify, you put approximately 10 holes just above the “ soil” line. NO holes on the bottom of the tote or on the lid of the tote. Is this correct? Are the totes placed in the shady area?
Yes, that is correct. About 10 holes just above the soil line is perfect. Adjust up or down depending on the size of the tote.
No holes are needed in the bottom just be careful not to over water. You end up with basically a terrarium but a little air flow from the side holes. Since you have the side holes you will need to add a little water. About once per month seems to be about right.
No holes on top. That would let water in and might end up being too much.
Yes, we use a shaded area under some larger trees. Too much sun would cook the plants in the totes.
Good luck giving this method a try.
How do we identify the plant we take cuttings from?
This was asked a couple times today. Thanks for the question. There are a number of different plant apps you can use, some are free and should help. Have not done this but you can try Google Lens. I am told this works very well. You will need the Google app on your phone. Then you take a picture and Google will search for you. This would of course work best when the plant is leafed out if it isn't an evergreen.
I am just beginning my journey into this field. I've seen shrubs that are pretty that I want to take cuttings from but nobody knows what they are. How can I identify them? Thanks
Good question. There are a number of different plant apps you can use, some are free and should help. Have not done this but you can try Google Lens. I am told this works very well. You will need the Google app on your phone. Then you take a picture and Google will search for you. This would of course work best when the plant is leafed out if it isn't an evergreen.
“I don’t know what it is but Martha wanted it.” 😂😂😂
What Martha wants, Martha gets! Turns out it is a nice plant!
Where is the best/most affordable place to purchase pots and containers? Thanks.
Thanks for watching. We have a page up with some sources that we use. We do buy a lot from Amazon and are an affiliate. We use the Amazon credit card so we get 4% back off already great prices. We also use Drip Depot and 247garden.com
Here is our resources page: growingourretirement.com/backyard-nursery-resources-guide/
Lots of good info on our website. Hard to cover everything in videos! Thanks 🌲🌲🌲
@@Growing-Our-Retirement Thank you. May God greatly bless all you put your hands forth to do! In Jesus's name!
Thank you and wish blessings for you as well!
@@Growing-Our-Retirement Since I see that you actually reply to comments, I would love to suggest that you consider making bird feeders and bird baths of all sorts for your future plant nursery. I am currently making hanging bird feeders from beautiful plates (kind of rubbery like ones) that I have picked up from Dollar Tree and Hobby Lobby. What I do is add macrame cord to a wooden loop, then place large wooden beads however I like onto those cords, then insert the cords through holes that I drilled near the plate's edges (3 holes on some, 4 holes on others. What ever I fancy), and then add another bead to the backside, tie it off, cut the excess and then apply clear glue to the knots. They turn out beautiful! I am going to add a little mesh bag full of bird seed to each one to get them started and I am going to try to sell them for $35 each. You can go to Etsy and look at what others are making as well. I have not seen anything like mine on there, but have come up with some fantastic, very low cost, simple ideas. I have been making mine and packing them carefully and neatly away into boxes for my future nursery. Anyway, I see how both of you are very dedicated to success and so felt the desire to share this idea with you. I would also like to suggest you look into creating "Petunia" Baskets and the like. So beautiful, so cheap! Plus women LOVE doing these types of activities! Anyway, I hope you consider some of my proposals. Be blessed!
Hi, Yes we do try and reply to every comment. We get some really good questions and suggestions.
Love your ideas! We have watched other transition to a full time nursery and watch them add so many more plants and related items. At the moment we are both working full time in addition to growing the nursery. It’s a lot of time and we run out of time every week. Once we really retire we can add even more. Until then we have to pace our selves. lol!
Encourage you to keep going and try different things. Thankfully there are lots of customers out there and a market for so many things.
Thanks, Larry