Alitex Series Video: How to take plant cuttings
The head gardener at Hinton Ampner shows us how to take plant cuttings, and gurantee next year's stock.

John Wood, Head Gardener at Hinton Ampner in Hampshire, shows us how to take stem cuttings in preparation for plant propagation. Get it right, and you'll guarantee next year's stock.
More videos from the Alitex Series: * How to sow seeds * How to lift and store dahlia tubers * How to pot bulbs for spring
Alitex Series Video: How to sow seeds
Head gardener at Hinton Ampner shows us how to sow seeds, a simple and economical way of raising new plants
Alitex Series Video: How to lift and store dahlia tubers
Head Gardener at Hinton Ampner in Hampshire shows us how to lift dahlias and store the tubers over winter.
Alitex Series Video: How to pot bulbs for spring
Head Gardener at Hinton Ampner in Hampshire shows us how to pot bulbs in preparation for early spring flowers next
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