Want To Grow Flowers?
I like to think that anyone interested in organic gardening is mainly interested in growing their own fresh food. But flowers can brighten up the dullest day, so they are certainly worth including in your garden.
Again, there’s no need to waste money buying plants. Most flowers are easily established with seeds or cuttings. Cuttings are often the easiest and best option. If you speak to the owner of a garden you admire, there’s a very good chance they will agree to give you a few cuttings or a handful of seeds from their plants. Gardeners generally like to share. There’s no need to steal!
If you are taking a cutting from a bush or flower, please resist the temptation to take the most prominent and most beautiful part of the plant. Select a piece from an inconspicuous spot close to the ground, or look for a runner that may be spreading from its base.
The same rules apply when taking a cutting from a public garden or the side of the road. Don’t ruin the beauty of the plant. Treat it, and its owner, with respect. 🙂
