A weeping cherry tree begins to “bleed,” revealing what lies beneath—from soil stress to planting missteps. Plus, seed-starting tips and a reflection on where we’re truly meant to grow. 

In this episode, I share what gummosis can tell us about tree health and planting practices, and why repeated plant failure in the same spot deserves a closer look. 

We also revisit how weeping cherry trees are grafted, what reversion means, and how to care for them thoughtfully.

Along the way, I share a few clever seed-planting techniques from listeners and a small correction from last week’s episode—because the garden is always teaching.

Link to the Companion Blog Post: When a Weeping Cherry “Bleeds”: What Lies Beneath

🔗 Links to Related Posts and Podcasts: 

• Ep 247 - Nothing Is Wasted: Leaf Mold, Mulch & Letting Go 
• Ep 249 - Living Mulch: Layering with Native Plants 
• Reverting Weeping Cherry - Blog Post 
  
  
• How to make DIY Seed Tape
  
  

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 Mary Stone
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