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Plant Propagation Tips & Tutorials

Tips and tutorials for growing plants from seed, cuttings, plant division, layering, grafting, and more. Includes indoor and outdoor growing.

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How to Root Pothos Cuttings

Published on June 11, 2025 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

This simple tutorial shows how to take cuttings from your pothos houseplant (Epipremnum aureum) and root them for new plants. There are also practical tips for How to Grow African Violets From … [Read more...]

20 Native Plants You Can Grow From Cuttings

Published on September 3, 2024Last updated February 16, 2025 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

New England Aster (Symphyotrichum novae-angliae)

This plant list shares native plant species from the Southern Great Lakes Region in Canada and the United States that can be propagated by stem cuttings. For a detailed tutorial, see how to take … [Read more...]

12 Flowering Annuals You Can Grow From Cuttings

Published on September 2, 2024 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Collage of flowering annuals you can grow from cuttings

Root stem cuttings from favorite annuals like zinnias, begonias, and marigolds in water or potting mix to grow new plants. Once established, you can add to your garden or try coaxing blooms … [Read more...]

How to Save Seeds: Collecting Seeds From Your Garden Plants

Published on June 3, 2024 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Collage with bird eating seeds from flower head and collected seeds

Follow these tips to harvest and store seeds from your flowers, fruits, and veggies. With the right timing and storage, you'll have free seeds ready for next season. To make seeds last as long as … [Read more...]

Simple Trick to Save the Best Seeds from Your Garden

Published on May 25, 2024 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Favorite poppy flower marked in the garden for future seed saving.

Use this tip while your flowers are blooming to guarantee you save top-quality seeds for next year’s planting. The healthiest flowers, fruits, and vegetables have superior genetics, so be sure to mark … [Read more...]

Seed Viability Chart: How Long Seeds Last in Storage

Published on April 27, 2024 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Collage showing various plants and their seed viability years.

This seed viability chart shows how long garden seeds stay viable. Each type has a different shelf life, so labeling packets with “sow by” dates helps. Seed Storage: Top Tips For Storing Seeds at … [Read more...]

5 Most Common Seed Starting Problems & How to Fix Them

Published on March 11, 2024 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Seedlings growing indoors under grow lights.

If you started seeds indoors and they are not germinating or sprout but then struggle, this will help troubleshoot the problem. If you're just getting started, this shows my indoor seed starting … [Read more...]

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