To update: Before I had a chance to get started with summer grafting, I noticed that most all my rootstock plants were starting to decline. The...
Thanks Chimera and Dale, Guess I can get started as soon as I have the free time then. I really appreciate your responses. Fred
I have about thirty Acer palmatum seedling rootstocks ready for trying some summer grafting. The first problem I'm having, though, is that all...
Hi Mimi, I'm new to grafting maples myself, but I know that usually the graft is made very low on the rootstock. The exception is weeping...
I've just found out that it's possible, maybe even practical, for home gardeners to get into tissue culture. There's info on the web and the...
The Hanna meter I mentioned before does have a replaceable electrode and it automatically compensates for temperature differences.
I know that some plants, like brassicas and tomatoes, can be potted up or planted out deeper than they were in their original containers. Is...
Where I work we use a Hanna Combo pH/EC meter. They sell for about $150 and are quick and easy to use. Also they are small enough to fit in your...