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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

How to Root Pothos Cuttings

How to Grow Mango From Seed

How to Grow a Pineapple From the Top

Simple Seed Storage Container Ideas

Published on January 10, 2022 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Keeping seeds organized in plastic photo cases.

Get your seeds organized with these easy container systems. Managing seeds is a breeze when you have a system that works for you. If you want a simple filing system, this is the seed sorting system … [Read more...]

3 Quick Ways to Grow Christmas Cactus From Cuttings

Published on January 9, 2022 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Propagating holiday cactus cuttings.

Christmas cactus is easy to grow from cuttingsโ€”and the same goes for Thanksgiving and Easter types. See how to root a stem segment and grow new plants. For a indoor growing guide, see How to Care … [Read more...]

How to Grow an Avocado from Seed (Easy Method)

Published on December 5, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Avocado seed with roots growing and an avocado tree.

If youโ€™ve been trying to root avocado seeds by suspending them over a glass of water with toothpicks, there is an easier way. Iโ€™ll show you a no-fuss way to root avocado pits to create new … [Read more...]

How to Propagate Orchids at Home

Published on November 2, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Large and small potted orchid plants.

You can propagate orchids by cloning the plants using keiki paste. This synthetic hormonal paste stimulates the growth of new baby orchids complete with roots and shoots. The new plants are genetic … [Read more...]

How To Grow Pineapple From Seed (Two Methods)

Published on October 8, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Collecting pineapples seeds from the fruit for germination.

Learn how to grow pineapple plants (Ananas comosus) from seed using these easy germination methods. Instructions show how to collect and sow seeds. You can also grow a pineapple by rooting the top … [Read more...]

Using Heat Mats For Seed Starting (Pros & Cons)

Published on October 3, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Heat mat for warming germinating seedlings.

Most seeds donโ€™t need a heat mat to sprout indoors, but they can help in some cases. Learn when to use one and what features to look for when buying. For a complete guide on growing from seed, see … [Read more...]

How to Save Sweet Pea Seeds For Future Sowing

Published on September 8, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Sweet pea flowers and seed pods.

Learn how to save sweet pea seeds for future sowing. Once the flower pods are plump, brown, and dry, itโ€™s time to collect and store your seeds. Are you growing other flowers? You can save your … [Read more...]

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