Hey, I was out in the garden cutting off older, rusty leaves too :), it may sound crazy, but I enjoy doing it. I found 3 seedlings with buds, I am so happy and 3 regular plants with buds.
We'll your right about our different goals. And you know how I hate to ship that's why I don't join any trades because I don't like shipping anything. Plus I really don't have time, not yet retired, maybe someday.
Here are my instant tree looks. 4 tip Confetti/Barbados Showgirl
This is just one side