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You Can Save That Hosta!

6/14/14 first hosta of the season-found this the other day leaning over

you can save that hosta, container gardening, gardening

Notice there are a few small white roots-this is a great sign! Put this in a vase with just enough water to go about 2″ above the roots. In about 6 weeks this will be ready to plant again.

you can save that hosta, container gardening, gardening

Sitting on my potting bench-patiently waiting and checking for the plants to be ready to either go in a pot or in the ground.

you can save that hosta, container gardening, gardening

5/21/14 I divided this hosta and these leaves broke off but the crown of the root is still in tact (the end which has no roots that you see here in pic). This is still viable and can easily be rooted without any chemicals.

you can save that hosta, container gardening, gardening

6/2/14 Roots are appearing-this is exciting when this happens.

you can save that hosta, container gardening, gardening

6/14/14 Roots have grown about an 1 1/2″ now. I will wait another couple weeks to put in a pot. You could even put this in a pot now and keep it moist and do not let it dry out.