Here is another way to encourage root growth on your hardwood cuttings. This works very well with Elderberry and Jostaberry. https://youtu.be/vQW7wNbeS70?si=zZPDLUlHxuNhOsj6
@Holly Ross it is a cross between Currants and Gooseberry! I have not had the pleasure of tasting one yet, but hopefully next spring! I hear they are delicious and packed with antioxidants.
@Holly Ross it really does help with root formation. I've tried it with lots of different plants. Elderberry is crazy easy to root even without it. We've got 5 different varieties here and all of them were just a stick stuck in the ground in the winter. We are in zone 8.
In this video i show you the basics of whip and tongue grafting so you can practice the technique and get to grafting this winter! https://youtu.be/MyDEQ4KSDe8?si=pvASt2ZjZ4xpyvpo
@Kym Lam Sam looks like you mat still be in the windows for Grafting there. If I am correct, you are just coming out of winter? Trees just now blooming? If so, you are set!
Welcome @Kym Lam Sam and @Brandon Kleeves to the community! We are starting to get some real solid knowledge in here! I encourage you all to network and get to know each other. Let's gooooooo!