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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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When To Start Seeds Indoors (Easy Printable Sowing Plan)

Published on January 15, 2026 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Seedlings starting indoors.

This indoor seed starting plan is designed for cold climate gardeners in Canada and the U.S. Follow along to time your seeds just right for indoor sowing and outdoor planting. This is part of a … [Read more...]

Indoor Seed Starting: Best DIY Setup on a Budget

Published on January 15, 2026 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Shelves with seedlings in pots under LED grow lights.

This is the low-budget setup I use to start hundreds of plants from seed indoors each year, using simple LED or fluorescent lights to raise strong, reliable seedlings. This is part of a … [Read more...]

How to Grow Mango from Seed (Easy Method)

Published on December 30, 2025 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Mango seed, mango fruit, and mango plant.

This easy guide shows how to germinate a mango seed found inside any mango fruit and start growing your own mango plant at home. You can also grow an avocado from seed using the same … [Read more...]

Easy Winter Method for Sowing Hardy Native Seeds in Pots

Published on December 3, 2025 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Native seeds sprouting in pots after winter outdoors

This simple method sows hardy seeds in pots outdoors for winter, keeps them from washing away, and lets natural cold and moisture provide the stratification they need to sprout in spring. Another … [Read more...]

The Complete Guide to Winter Sowing Seeds: Tips & Timing

Published on December 2, 2025 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Winter sowing supplies including milk jug cut open in middle with seedlings growing inside.

Winter sowing is a popular new way to start seeds outdoors in jugs or containers for spring sprouting—perfect for a variety of plants. Grab old milk jugs or other containers to act like mini … [Read more...]

How to Root Pothos Cuttings

Published on June 11, 2025Last updated September 2, 2025 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Pothos plant cuttings.

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...]

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