I just finished a plant propagation course after 9 months. I have enjoyed learning a wide range of propagation techniques, especially propagation from cuttings. We started with semi-hardwood cuttings from NZ native plants, and then proceeded to softwood cuttings from rosemary and lavender.
Finally we took hardwood cuttings from grapes and hydrangea. After months in the propagation mix it is so cool to see the roots have formed. Here is a grape.
Here is hydrangea.
On another note, yesterday I divided a fabulous autumn raspberry to transplant to our new property.
Raspberry roots and shoots.
I’m also excited that the Black Boy peach stones have germinated after a winter in sand.
How cool! 
I am now busy potting up the grapes and hydrangea.
Meanwhile, out in the orchard we have pears blossoming.
Guavas about to flower.
Feijoa flowers ready to burst. 
Apple saplings leafing out.
This apricot is being trained to grow out instead of up.
Peach blossom.
I also found blackberries growing in the bush.
And even a plum among the native trees. 
Exciting times, these!
Peace, Estwing
Eco Thrifty Living 
May I know how do you go about with the softwood cuttings for lavender? When do you do it? How long is the cutting, and any trimming off? Bottom heat and propagation medium?
Hi Justin, I’ll post about the propagation process and the materials we have used. Thanks, Estwing