new rue plants!

My rue cuttings seem to have taken! New leaves are sprouting- not at the crown as I expected, but from the base.

I removed the cloches. I'm glad I took these closeup pictures, too-

because found the lower stem covered in tiny bugs. Aphids or something. Bah. Probably what made my rosemary nearby look all peaky and sad. I dipped cotton swab in soapy water and wiped the stems and underside of leaves all down. Will have to check every other day make sure problem is gone. I'm happy to have more of this plant to set outside when spring comes.