Week 1
While pondering on what hobby I will have interest in and some motivation to actually complete as something I will enjoy. I know I enjoy gardening and watching plants grow. I decided I will learn how to propagate plants and turn the plants into terrariums. I own three terrariums that I have bought from stores in Regina. I have always wanted to create my own but I have no idea how. I decided that this class project will be the perfect opportunity to learn! I have not been able to propagate before, every time I have attempted the cutting always dies. I have enjoyed plants and gardening ever since I was a child. My Grandpa and Mom always had beautiful gardens as I grew up. I remember helping my Grandpa water his plants with my little watering can.
My grandpa passed away in November of 2022. Since his passing I have felt more attached to gardening knowing how much he had enjoyed it for so many years. I learnt so many techniques and ways for plants to grow. My Grandpa has definitely passed down the green thumb. I enjoy watching plants grow from seed into a full adult plant. I love watching the plants grow and designee how I want the plant to grow on the roof or walls.
My Grandpas passing was very difficult on me as he had a very significant role in my life. I enjoyed gardening and watching his flowers grow while I was a child. My Grandpa would let me water his plants and help plant them in his garden. He showed me how to dig the dirt down to be able to plant the roots properly in the soil So far I have learnt how to find the nodes on a plant and to cut three leaves on a cutting and put the cutting in water for 1-4 weeks until the cutting grows new roots for planting.
My grandpa’s garden in Moosomin 2005
Hello Adair! I am excited to watch your journey of learning how to propagate plants and make terrariums. I’m sorry to hear about the passing of your Grandfather. I think that you learning how to garden is a beautiful way to honour him.
This is such a cool learning project! Where did you get your terrariums in the city? If you haven’t already, you should check out Cafe Drip on Broad Street, as they have some very cool and ornate terrariums!
It’s inspiring to see someone take on something new, especially with a personal connection. I’m positve that your terraiums will turn out amazing!
This is a thoughful way to connect with your Grandpa’s love for gardening! I love how you turned his passion into your passion for gardening into new projects with propegating and terraiums. It’s inspring to see someone take on something, especially with a personal connection. I’m really looking forward to see how your terraiums turn out!
Hi Adair!
Your idea for your learning project sounds so interesting! I think that it is so incredible that you want to take something that some of your family members have been doing for so long and start your own journey with it. It will definitely be beneficial for you having seen your Grandpa and Mom do it for so many years. I can’t wait to see your progress!
I’m so glad that you found a way to feel connected to your grandpa. I never knew what a terrarium was until just now. It’s sounds like you’ll have a lot of fun end enjoy your project. Good luck!
Hi Adair,
I tried to propagate a few ZZ plant cuttings a few years back, and they didn’t die, they also didn’t grow, they just stayed the same… I’m interested to follow along on your journey and hopefully learn to tips to turning my cuttings into actual plants!
I’m stunned by your deep connection to gardening, inspired by cherished childhood memories with your grandpa and mom, who passed down their love for plants. Since your grandpa’s passing in 2022, gardening has become even more meaningful, serving as a way to honor your legacy. Motivated by the project, you have decided to learn plant propagation and create terrariums, a skill you’ve struggled with before but are eager to master. Despite past challenges, you are embracing this opportunity with curiosity, drawing on family traditions and their love of watching plants grow to fuel their journey. Good luck and I would love to see how it moves along!