Propagation: Plant Propagation - The Basics , continued, 3 by joeswife

joeswife wrote:
Jen, I understand your frustration., really I do. But, here is my stand:
"When there is nothing to lose and a lot to gain, then by all means, try and keep trying"
All you have lost are plants, and I have lost a ton of them. If you have a large tub, ( I get mine at Walmart for 5.99) poke holes in the bottom and put a tomato cage inside of it and press it deep. Keep that tub in full sun. Stick your seeds all over ins and out. tamp down the dirt, water well, and let the seeds pop up and start vining. You can do this easier than on a fence or trellis.
I will send you some seeds. I test all my seeds, which is why I get so many babies. I just stick them in cups of potting soil in winter to get them started, and then move them outside in spring.
Your ZOne needs an inside start on morning glories , as you have a later spring and shorter growing season. When I get back from Texas this month, I will send you some seeds and a couple starter plants. If you are not in the address file, then dmail me your address.

My fiddle leaf "ficus" plant loses leaves all the time. My fiddle leaf FIG is not hardy in our zones. I let mine get frost bitten enough to lose it's leaves and brought it in and set it under the lights. They like bright light. trim it down where the dead spots are. Check for mites. Don't be afraid, just kind of ignore them, they will show you how great it is.
Here is the Fig now, and the Ficus now..Both were just sticks in the beginning..
third pic is a self watering tub I made out of two tubs, holes in the top tub, and the tomato cage..one year I had lobata and other species morning glories in it, last year special Japanese mgs..