Charlie, I put an answer on that other pear grafting thread. I didn't mention t-budding. It can work if you cut out a super small bud from the scion: don't take much wood at all with the bud; it will be shaped more oval than square. The way I T-bud in spring is do the bud on the side, then in two or so weeks bend the stock right above the bud to the ground, breaking the bark on one side. This will keep the top leaves to feed the plant but the bud is now dominant and should sprout. This is more hassle which is why I usually just do a wedge graft in this case. Scott

I have no idea on the vine maples. I did some various internet searches to confirm that this is about the right time of year for pears/cherries/similar. I've actually never grafted before, so I expect this may be a bit of a fiasco. But you gotta have a first (messy) time for everything, right? =)

Hi there! I would be interested in cuttings of the following: - apple liberty, Harrow Delight pear and Harrow Diamond peach. Below is a link of what I have available if you want to trade, else I will gladly pay the postage fees. Also, can you let me know when is a good time for you? I am far north and I cannot graft before mid-may, but I realize your trees might break dormancy earlier. Email me to let me know. Happy new year! :) Alain PS: My dad has both Superior and Crescent plums so I could get you cuttings of those. PS2: I am also looking for Honeycrisp, so if you can manage even a small cutting, I would be super happy, else no worries, I'll understand. Here is a link that might be useful: Alain's orchard list This post was edited by ajetteaqua on Tue, Dec 31, 13 at 10:50

Ricky, I have a small red and a small pink Etilator (sp?) that I can divide for you. So far I have you down for those, some broms, and a michelia champaca. I still have american beautyberrys (see GardenPa's thread to see how pretty these are in bloom!), michealia champaca (orange flower) seedlings, miscellaneous hoyas (mostly carnosa or the green sports of KP or KQ), plumerias (see pictures), plumeria pudica, and miscellaneous coleus & perilla (perilla is a great subsitute for coleus for hot sunny areas with little water), Hedychium Sherry Baby (I think I got this from Evelyn last swap? It's now my favorite!), Hedychium Flavum, misc. heliconias, frosty pink brugs, etc. I've posted a link to some pictures below. Does anyone have any cuttings of the following to share? Jasmines, sweet almond verbana (aloysia virgata), Sweet olive (osmanthus fragans), aglaia odorata, bridal veil, fiddlewood, or small fragrant hedychiums? Fragrance is my new thing, lol. Thanks WRF Here is a link that might be useful: Swap Photos