Heavy Amaryllis Flowers, Cuttings and Cyclamen
Plantrama - plants, landscapes, & bringing nature indoorsShow Notes
In this just-after-the-solstice episode, Ellen and C.L. discuss how to use juniper berries, supporting heavy amaryllis flowers, taking cuttings and Cyclamen. Ellen's Smreka recipe here. :30 What's for dinner: What can you use juniper berries for? 5:00 Insider Information: Supporting heavy Amaryllis flowers 9:57 Eat/Drink/Grow: Taking Cuttings – which plants should you take cuttings from, how and when. 22:22 Love Letters and Questions: How to keep Cyclamen alive.
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