Propagating plants is, when you grow a new plants from leaf, root cuttings, basically parts of the parent plant. When you grow plants from cuttings, they will have the same qualities as their parent plan, unlike when you grow from seeds.
So far I've tried propagating basil and mint, they root quite easily. I accidentally left some zinnia flower cuttings in water vase for a couple of weeks and they root too! Potato, sweet potato, and ginger are also among those which are easy to grow. Shallots are easy too, they can even root when you keep them in a fridge!
Basically, you just need to cut some of the plants you want to grow, reduce some leaves, and put them in water. In several days to week, they will start developing roots. Sometimes they don't root, so keep several cuttings just in case.
mint cuttings
So, when your plants are getting too bushy, why not prune them a bit and grow them back? They will be a great souvenirs for guests or friends coming over to your house.
left : mint; right : basil cuttings ~ can you see those tiny roots?
Next step? Wrap them up! Gather your craft supplies.
You don't even need expensive container for it, just wrap them nicely and you're done. You can use fabric stickers, fabric, ribbons, lace, colored paper, or even doilies.
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