If you have been enjoying chrysanthemums this fall you are not alone. Everyone likes to see the pop of color they offer. As I write this on November 4, there are still mums blooming. One huge pot we bought in Springs, Pa the end of September still looks nearly as good as when we brought it home. A few we purchased in Smicksburg a week or so later are looking a little shop worn. In all fairness I have to admit they might’ve dried out a bit one warm day. It is fun to bring home plants you purchase at a bargain price. But what if you could have all the mums you wanted and not have to pay a penny for them? That’s exactly what you can have with just a little work. You need a parent plant, one you can take cuttings from. Plan to do this next spring. Plants root better when they are actively growing or getting ready to take off. In the fall they are getting ready to go dormant for the winter and won’t be as inclined to root as in the spring. Read the post “Free Mums continued” for more information. See how to root a cutting in a post from this past spring. – Sandy