As you know, I’m something of a cheapskate when it comes to plants. If you can get something for free, why spend £5.50 on it the local garden centre? I’ll only really splash out for something rare, and the rest of the time, I’ll swap and propagate my way to a packed garden.
This weekend, I have been busy propagating purple sage. This is such an affable plant which roots so readily that it is almost a crime to go out and buy another if you or one of your friends has already got one.
This time of year is perfect for taking semi-ripe cuttings, and I have written a step-by-step guide to doing this here. Don’t be shy: it is easy-peasy.
Of course, the great beauty of multiplying your plants using cuttings is that you can make your garden look ever-so stylish on the cheap. Having the same plant, especially a plant as beautiful as purple sage, threaded repeatedly through a planting plan holds the whole thing together, as well as giving you an endless supply of yummy culinary herbs. Perfect.
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