Well nothing ventured, nothing gained. Obviously best luck is with fresh, but you had your priorities.

Hopefully one of the propagation gurus will respond, but I think your babies will be okay, Lisa. I never get 100% (or even close) from my cuttings, but I'm guessing at least a couple of your 10 will take even after the delay. If the cuttings are long and have a number of eyes, you could cut them in half to double your chances. I know of others, more talented than I, who have traveled with cuttings in a cooler. Their treasures later rooted even though they were stowed away for several days. I also know of success stories following delivery of multi day postal packed cuttings.

I'd just go ahead and follow the usual soil rooting steps with hormone dip or the steps for the burrito method, depending on whichever you're planning to choose for your cuttings. In PDX we're at the hardwood stage, but in CA? I might also cut the tips to freshen them before attempting rooting. This may make no sense, but it's just an instinctive idea. If you slice your cuttings in half, one end is automatically refreshed for rooting.

Best wishes! Let us know when your babies sprout. Carol

I cut them very long, intending to recut them before potting them up. I think I will pot most of them, as the burrito method seems to be best for cuttings taken just past winter. If they don’t take, I will be able to cut some more on a return trip. I’m disappointed that I couldn’t do it immediately, but there wasn’t anything I could do about it. The news wasn’t ALL bad when I got home. THIS was in my driveway, and I wondered whose it was......

You can't keep us in suspense like that!!!

As regards to your cuttings, I'm sure they'll be fine. I usually put mine in baggies zipped tight with the air expelled. I have carried them home in a cooler, but usually the car itself is cool enough. Then I put them in the fridge until I can pot them up.... sometimes as long as a month and they generally look fresh as a daisy. Oh, I also put a slightly damp paper towel in the bags to keep some moisture there. I've had success with this method and haven't seen that it hurts their chances of rooting. That said, I'm good at failure whatever method I use! : )

I’m glad you mentioned the fridge, Vap! I’ll put them in there for now. I’m almost embarrassed to admit about the car, because I hate to sound so spoiled. It’s a surprise gift from my parents and aunt. I had no idea! I’ve been letting my son use my car for work while he saved for expensive repairs on his own vehicle. He had taken a big pay cut to work with animals, something he’s always wanted to do. My family is so good to me, I’m humbled by their generosity. In turn, I can pay it forward and give my son my Saturn.

That's what it's all about, Lisa. It's now clear from where you get your defining spirit! VERY pretty car, btw. Don't be embarrassed; it makes me happy to see.

Congratulations on the new car, Lisa! Now you and your son can drag race. :-) Carol

You deserve it Lisa. You lift a lot of people up.

A greenhouse! That is outstanding, Claire. I hope my husband is looking over my shoulder, listening to my yummy noises and reading this thread.... Carol

A nice car Lisa! You will love your Toyota!

A nice greenhouse Claire!

You guys are so spoiled! :-)

I agree, Summersrhythm. Toyotas are great! Low maintenance and you can drive them forever, like Hondas and Subarus. I hate fussing with vehicles! That's just time and resources away from all the good stuff...like rose gardening.

Lisa, paying forward is a wonderful thing...as is a supportive family or circle of friends or larger community! I am cheering on your son and his work with animals. I hope his income increases again very soon. Caregivers of all kinds should be prioritized in our economy! Carol

Congratulations Lisa, very happy for you! And you too Claire!

Thanks, all of you. You're all so sweet. I am so blessed to have a family both willing and able to help me. My situation would be so difficult if it wasn't for my family. I just can't help but think of those who have no help. I'm so blessed and I never forget that.

Clair, your greenhouse is awesome! How incredibly exciting. What are you growing in there for fragrance? Are you growing tropical plants? Please do tell.

I finally got a chance to fiddle with my new car today. What a lot of fancy features! I had my youngest son, Josh, come and set up my phone and voice recognition this evening. I keep forgetting to look at the backup camera, still looking over my shoulder a million times while backing up. The gas mileage is wonderful! I love it, although I've only put 40 miles on it in 6 days. I've been carless all day for so many months, I almost forget that I can just go when ever I want again. Freedom!

I started some of my cuttings today. I hope at least one takes. At least our weather has finally turned cool and fall like. I love it, because I'm always hot, even when no one else is. I just run warm, I guess. Lisa

Ahem...what is the 'burrito method'? :)