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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 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...]

20 Easy Plant Propagation Tutorials for Gardeners

Published on September 5, 2021 โ™› 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 Zinnia Seeds for Next Year

Published on August 23, 2021Last updated October 3, 2021 โ™› 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...]

How to Collect & Grow Milkweed Seeds (Asclepias)

Published on August 7, 2021Last updated October 3, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Monarch butterfly landing on swamp milkweed flower to collect nectar.

If you want to grow milkweed from seed, fall is the perfect time to collect seeds and start sowing. We know we can't have monarch butterflies without specific milkweed plants (Asclepias spp.) so we … [Read more...]

How to Grow Mums From Cuttings

Published on August 6, 2021Last updated October 3, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Taking cuttings from mums for propagating new plants.

You can propagate chrysanthemums from cuttings by rooting them first in water or by planting them directly in potting mix. Use these instructions to prepare and care for your cuttings to grow lots of … [Read more...]

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