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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 Propagate Orchids at Home

Published on November 2, 2021 ♛ 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 ♛ 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 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Heat mat for warming germinating seedlings.

Most seeds don’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 ♛ 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, it’s time to collect and store your seeds. Are you growing other flowers? You can save your … [Read more...]

20 Easy Plant Propagation Tutorials for Gardeners

Published on September 5, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Plants propagating in jars.

If you have always wanted to learn plant propagation to grow more plants from the ones you have, we have tutorials for starting from seed, cuttings, roots, layering, and division. Growing indoors or … [Read more...]

How To Save Tomato Seeds (Easy Tutorial)

Published on August 29, 2021Last updated October 25, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Tomatoes ready for seed collection.

Use this traditional method to collect seeds from ripe tomatoes to save them for future seed sowing. The most reliable seeds come from heirloom and open-pollinated varieties but the method is the same … [Read more...]

How to Save Zinnia Seeds for Next Year

Published on August 23, 2021Last updated October 3, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Large orange zinnia and dry seed head.

After your zinnias bloom, as the flowers brown and dry, follow these tips to harvest and store seeds for next year's garden. If you are new to growing zinnias, see7 Best Tips For Growing Zinnias to … [Read more...]

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