All I will say about EBAY is that I have purchased many items there, and always got what I ordered. Check and see if you have any hydroponic stores in your area. That is where I get mine. I am still waiting for the police to come busting down my door wondering what the heck I am doing visiting that store so often!

I soak the coir in a bucket of warm water for a few hours. I then use this to fill the containers with. It really expands, so don't place the whole brick in the water unless you are planning on doing a ton of cuttings

Yes I elevate the containers. I knew I would forget something. I just use a cutting board that kind of floats on the water on the bottom of the dishpan. I drilled holes into it, but I don't know if that is really necessary.

After mine root, I transfer to a 6X6 square container, using good potting soil. These go on the shelf above the cuttings, which also have lights. I mist the leaves every day, and water thoroughly once a week.

You should probably cut these back some. I am already getting blooms, which I cut enough to get another cutting going.

When did you try the garden roses? I only use this method in the cold months. I am doing this outside in the spring - fall months. Were your garden roses already dormant maybe?

P.S. the coir comes in bricks usually, and should be no more than $3 per brick. Usually, shipping is the expensve thing.

Mgleason-Thanks for the information.
Only one thing confuses me-hardening off. After reppoting, should I cover pots with something for couple of days, because I have cold basement[55-60F]. I already ordered coconut coir and when I,m successful I will start to buy from a florist shop with names. I looked at your roses at 'Help me find'-they are beuatiful. Especially I like 'Vino Rossi'-already ordered. Are you planting them right in the ground ,are you winterising them?

My basement is warmer, so in your situation I would try to keep them in the 70's. Heat under the pots would work. Not sure about covering pots.

Yes I plant mine in the ground and winterize with cedar or cyprus mulch.

Hi,
Are there any fish/aquarium type stores in your area? That's where I found coir in my area (small town). I am using the stuff that is made for lizard bedding.

Cheers,
Michelle