Sometimes little surprises bring tiny hopes and pleasures.
Back in early December, I posted about an arrangement that included Chrysanthemum foliage and a flower that was still blooming.
I was lazy about removing the vase of foliage and berries, although I changed the water a couple of times. Imagine my surprise when new foliage started shooting up out of the top.
Yes, the Mum cuttings were forming new roots! I couldn't just throw them out, so...
I repotted a few, and I'll replant them in the garden in spring. It's a circle of life moment. Happy New Year!
[Alternate title for this post: "Unintentional Propagation." ;-) ]
Impressive Beth!
ReplyDeleteIt was unintentional, but I'm happy to propagate the new little buddies. ;-)
DeleteHappy New Year indeed Beth. Isn't nature amazing?~~Dee
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year, Dee! Yes, nature continues to amaze me...every day. :)
DeleteHow exciting! (Lisa at Lisa's Garden Adventure, couldn't sign in on phone.)
ReplyDeleteIt is; especially since it was a surprise and unintentional. :)
DeleteI love that! And such good timing to have a project in January.
ReplyDeleteYes, true. I just couldn't throw them out when they were trying so hard to grow. ;-)
DeleteWhat a nice discovery, Beth.
ReplyDeleteIt's a simple thing, but fun to propagate...especially when it wasn't planned.
DeleteA perfect New Year's gift, I love it. ;-)
ReplyDeleteCarla
Yes, it was fun to see the new plants working so hard for new starts. :)
DeleteThat is a nice surprise in chilly January! Tina
ReplyDeleteIt was a fun surprise, for sure. Happy New Year!
DeleteI agree, so nice to see new life this time of year! Best wishes for 2024 :)
ReplyDeleteBest wishes, Hollis. Planning for the new garden as the days get longer is encouraging. :)
DeleteThis is wonderful to see! I hope that they do well now they've been potted.
ReplyDeleteSo far so good, Tim. I'm moving them around a bit in the sunroom, so we shall see over time. :)
DeleteI must confess, I've purchased a bouquet or two only so I could start a few of the flowers as cuttings - I've gotten golden rod, dahlias, and a few other garden treasures that way.
ReplyDeleteI totally get it, and I've done that, too. Great way to propagate our wishes, right? :)
DeleteI have some optimistic rooted cuttings from my Advent wreath. Where to plant them ??
ReplyDeleteAh, that's exciting! And where to plant them...I'm sure you'll find some excellent places! :)
DeleteI love it! Hope for spring and a flower arrangement that looks similar to the poinsettia my son gave to me when he visited during the holidays. It is down to a few leaves on the tips. He works in a greenhouse and his green thumb would be horrified
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Thanks for sharing something less than perfect on social media. It is refreshing.
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