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A week of semi-ripe cuttings and cartoons from The Wrigglers

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Post date 14th August 2022
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The Wrigglers Omnibus on taking semi-ripe cuttings and general sillyness to get them to root and grow well

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Once potted up, semi-ripe cuttings will root over the next 3 months

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Post date 13th August 2022
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Propagating your cuttings will take time. Plant hormone levels are high in the autumn months, so semi-ripe cuttings should root and grow well

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Cuttings need good air circulation

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Post date 12th August 2022
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Snip, pot and cover softwood cuttings with a bag. Ensure good air circulation and keep the bag off your cuttings … The image shows two worms in a pot with cuttings, it is covered with a plastic bag … the two worms are supporting the plastic bag to keep it off the cuttings. One worm says to the other worm, “I suppose you're going to blame that smell on the compost?”

The Wrigglers #cartoon for #plant semi-ripe cuttings. Whether using rooting powder, gel or an organic approach, plant hormone levels are high in the autumn months, so should root and grow well! Why would you take cuttings? You can propagate and grow more plants, for free! There are some links below that show you exactly what […]

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Using Raw Apple Cider Vinegar as an organic rooting solution

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Post date 11th August 2022
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Plant hormone levels are high in the autumn months, so semi-ripe cuttings should root and grow well

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Semi-ripe plant cuttings root quickly at this time of year …

Post author By Simon the worm
Post date 10th August 2022
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Talking plant cuttings …

semi-ripe cuttings are any part of a plant that doesn’t have roots

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Now’s the time to start semi-ripe plant cuttings

Post author By Simon the worm
Post date 8th August 2022
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This week The Wrigglers #cartoons are going to look at taking #plant semi-ripe cuttings. Apparently there 100+ ways to propagate your plants… Semi-ripe cuttings is one you can do now! Semi-ripe cuttings are made using this year’s stems, when they are woody at the base and soft at the tip. It’s the hard base that makes […]

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A week of cartoons and watering tips for August …

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Post date 7th August 2022
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The worms wrote these cartoons in July’s heatwave … since then it has rained. However, when it shines again, water to prevent evaporation, bolting and support the general wellbeing and growth of your precious plants. Enjoy the #cartoons and the weather, this month! Follow our blog to get more daily gardening cartoons, ideas, daily tasks […]

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Who can’t resist mowing the lawn?

Post author By Simon the worm
Post date 6th August 2022
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The worms have spent some time thinking about watering tasks in the garden throughout July and August. Water to prevent evaporation, bolting and support the general wellbeing and growth of your precious plants. Enjoy the #cartoons and the weather, this month! Follow our blog to get more daily gardening cartoons, ideas, daily tasks and tips […]