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Propagating Strawberries: How to Make More Plants (For Free!) with a Simple Hairpin

 Strawberries are one of the most rewarding plants to grow in your garden. There’s nothing quite like the taste of a fresh, sun-ripened berry picked right from your own patch. But did you know that your strawberry plants are constantly working to give you free plants? They send out long, skinny stems called "runners," which are a natural way for the plant to reproduce. While these new plants are often called "suckers," the correct term is runners or stolons. Learning how to properly propagate these new plants is a simple, cost-effective way to expand your strawberry patch. And all you need is a hairpin! Why You Should Propagate Your Strawberry Runners Propagating runners is not just a fun gardening project; it’s essential for a healthy and productive strawberry patch. Here’s why:  * More Plants for Free: This is the most obvious benefit. Why buy new plants when your current ones are making them for you?  * Rejuvenate Your Garden: Over time, strawberry plants become ...
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"The Transformative Power of Gardening: A Personal Journey"

In life, it's the choices we make that shape who we become. When I look back on my journey, I realize how profoundly my choices have defined my path. From opting for medicine in my A levels to discovering a profound love for gardening, each decision has played a role in guiding me to where I am today. ## Embracing New Passions It all started with a seemingly simple choice. Despite studying medicine, I found myself engrossed in the pages of "War and Peace" instead of preparing for my exams. Predictably, I failed. However, this experience taught me a valuable lesson about the power of choice and its consequences. Gardening was never a deliberate choice for me. While I admired my mother's green thumb, it wasn't a passion that initially captivated me. The thought of getting my hands dirty didn't seem appealing at all. ## Unexpected Transformations Then came the unexpected turn of events with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Suddenly finding myself with ample ti...
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