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How to grow a new Christmas cactus from cuttings

Step 1: Take several stem cuttings from a healthy Christmas cactus plant using clean shears or scissors, or gently break off the cuttings with your fingers. Long stem cuttings are often too top-heavy ...
Winter means death for many different plants, but if you take some cuttings from these herbs, you can propagate them indoors during the chilly season.
There are many ways to propagate oregano indoors, for herbs at the ready year round, but these two methods produce the best ...
Learn how to propagate 9 large houseplants easily from water cuttings, perfect for adding lush greenery to your home while saving money and enjoying the satisfaction of growing plants from scratch ...
Our series behind curtain of D-1 recruiting looks at sports as a path to life success. We also chat with a former player who ...
Bay leaves are aromatic herbs that can add flavor to soups, stews, and teas. Instead of buying them from the store, why not ...
Remove barberry plants by digging, hand-pulling, or using a weed wrench. Always wear thick leather gloves to protect against ...
Garden chores tend to disappear and work outdoors slows down as plants — and gardeners — go dormant for the winter. However, the enjoyment you get out of your backyard doesn't have to be over. If ...
Growing an avocado tree from seed is a fun and easy indoor project. Avocados are tropical plants, so they won't survive cold ...
Even amid the dead of winter, it's always a cheery sight to see birds visit the garden. Much of nature will be hibernating, but robins, wrens, sparrows and blackbirds are a few British garden birds ...
Last month’s article (accessible at riverjournalonline.com/trees) on the vines throttling our trees generally and those ...
Winners were announced on air during Saturday Breakfast’s Talkback Gardening on the 6th December 2025.