I,FOR ONE, have a number of houseplants that would look a whole lot better right now if given a pinch or two or three, plus I could potentially enjoy the benefit of more plants from those trimmings, whether to keep, or better yet, to share. A new book by plant stylist Hilton Carter demystifies multiple methods of making more plants, including by various types of cuttings, and he filled me in, including on why rooting in water is his favorite medium of all.
“The Propagation Handbook” (affiliate link) just out, is Hilton’s fifth book, and you may know him from one of those, or his popular Instagram channel, or his merchandise at Target, his latest plant-decor collection there—including rotating pots so turning yours to give them even exposure to light is simpler than ever—is also just out.
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Margaret Roach: My goodness, Hilton, you’ve been busy. New products, a new book, even a new special on PBS recently.
Hilton Carter: That is correct, yeah. You try to stay busy so you can stay young, I guess [laughter]. They say a body in motion stays in motion, so that’s what I’m trying to do and achieve myself.
Margaret: I see. O.K. Well, send me those tips for that as well, please[laughter]. So the new book which is not about body in motion, the new book, the “Propagation Handbook: A Guide to Propagating Houseplants:” I love toward the beginning where you write
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