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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 Grow Avocado From Seed

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Onion Sprouted in Your Kitchen—Can You Grow It? Or Eat it?

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

Onion growing green sprouting stems.

It's common for onions to start sprouting in our kitchens. Discover why you might want to skip eating a sprouted onion and consider growing it instead. You can also grow your own ginger … [Read more...]

Growing Softwood Cuttings: A Simple Step-by-Step Guide

Published on January 23, 2024 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Diagram showing how to take softwood cuttings and plant them in potting mix.

Use softwood cuttings to propagate new plants from favorite annuals and perennials. Includes recommended plants and detailed step-by-step instructions. In late fall and winter, you can root older … [Read more...]

Winter Sowing: Two Reliable Methods for Outdoor Seed Starting

Published on December 11, 2023 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Sowing seeds in winter in open and closed containers.

Learn two smart ways to sow seeds outdoors over winter for spring seedlings. These methods improve germination rates and work nicely for a variety of seed types. If you prefer to start seeds … [Read more...]

When to Use Rooting Hormone for Plant Propagation

Published on December 5, 2023 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Plant cuttings ready for propagation.

Rooting hormone helps some plant cuttings grow new roots but it is not recommended for all plants. Find out when—or if—to use it when growing new plants from cuttings. 5 Essential Plant … [Read more...]

Indoor Seed Starting: Best DIY Setup on a Budget

Published on October 11, 2023 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Shelves with seedlings in pots under LED grow lights.

This shows my low-cost setup for starting seeds indoors at home. There is no need to buy an expensive grow-light system. With some basic household supplies you can grow all sorts of plants from seed. … [Read more...]

Seed Storage: Top Tips For Storing Seeds at Home

Published on August 18, 2023 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Seeds stored in mason jar and in plastic photo cases.

Use these tips to store your seeds at home and keep them viable as long as possible. There are lots of options using an assortment of containers so long as the seeds are kept cool and dry. Need to … [Read more...]

How to Propagate Sweet Potatoes to Grow New Slips

Published on May 22, 2023 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Two methods for propagating sweet potato slips.

Use these step-by-step instructions to propagate a sweet potato in water or potting mix. This produces "slips" (stems and leaves) providing new plants for the garden. The vines also make interesting … [Read more...]

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