Free Plants - So easy!!
- Sep 24, 2025
- 2 min read
Updated: Mar 14
My Propagation Project with Earthcycle Compost
There’s something magical about propagation. Watching a simple cutting begin to root, turn green, and grow — it feels like hope in miniature. Recently on Instagram, I shared my rosemary propagation experiment, and I wanted to write up what I did, what I learned, and why the right soil makes such a difference.
What I Did
I snipped a few healthy sprigs of rosemary, stripped the leaves from the lower part of the stems, and placed them in a glass of water on a sunny windowsill.
After a few weeks, tiny roots started to appear where I had removed the leaves. Once the roots looked strong and established, it was time to pot them on using fresh Earthcycle compost. Their soil mix is rich, balanced, and gentle enough for new roots, plus, it now comes in smaller bags, which is absolutely perfect for little projects like this. No lugging heavy sacks when all you need is just enough to get your cuttings started!
Tips I Learned
Keep things warm and bright — a sunny windowsill works wonders for rosemary.
Keep the water fresh — change it every few days so your cuttings stay healthy.
Look out for roots — once they appear, let them grow strong and prominent for about a week before planting on.
Transplant carefully — move rooted cuttings into pots of Earthcycle compost and keep the soil damp while they settle in.
Why It’s Worth Doing
Propagation is cost-effective: you can grow lots of new rosemary plants for free.
It’s a brilliant way to keep herbs you love going strong year after year.
Few things beat the satisfaction of seeing your own cuttings thrive.
What to Do With Your New Rosemary
Once your rosemary is happily rooted and growing, you can snip sprigs to add flavour to roasts, stews, or even make a simple rosemary-infused oil. It’s also a wonderful herb to dry and keep for winter cooking.
And here’s another idea: pot up some of your new plants as gifts. With Christmas coming up, a homegrown rosemary plant makes a thoughtful, sustainable present something that smells wonderful, looks lovely, and will keep giving for years to come.
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