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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 Honeysuckle Vine from Cuttings

Published on June 5, 2021Last updated October 3, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Honeysuckle cuttings propagating in potting mix.

This is a basic method for taking cuttings from honeysuckle vines to root them for new plants. The best time for propagation is while the plant is actively growing but not yet flowering.Here in North … [Read more...]

Plant Patents & Trademarks: What It Means For Home Gardeners

Published on May 24, 2021Last updated October 3, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Plant tags from patented garden plants.

Countries in the World Trade Organization (WTO) are required to patent new plant varieties. These patents protect propagation rights over a 20-year period. Once expired, they are patent-free although … [Read more...]

Indoor Seed Starting: Avoid These Beginner Mistakes

Published on March 2, 2021Last updated November 18, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Seedlings sprouting indoors.

Avoid common beginner mistakes with these tips for starting seeds indoors. This checklist guides you through each step to increase germination and grow healthy seedlings. If you're just getting … [Read more...]

Seed Starting for Beginners: Sow Inside Grow Outside

Published on February 27, 2021Last updated November 18, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Book: Seed Starting for Beginners by Melissa J Will

Indoor Seed Starting for Beginners | Sow Indoors Grow Outdoors is a complete, easy-to-follow guide for new gardeners who want to start seeds indoors to grow outdoor plants. Dig in and learn how to … [Read more...]

How to Grow a Peach (or Plum) Tree From the Pit

Published on January 31, 2021Last updated October 4, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

A peach, peach pit, and young tree grown from the pit.

Yes, you can grow a hybrid peach tree from a grocery store pit. This method also works for cold-hardy stone fruits like plums, cherries, and nectarines. You may also enjoy How to Grow An Apple Tree … [Read more...]

How to Make Seed Tapes for Better Tiny Seed Sowing

Published on January 24, 2021Last updated November 18, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Supplies for making carrot seed tapes.

Tiny seeds like carrot, broccoli, and poppy can be tricky to sow, often washed away by rain and wind. Create homemade seed tapes to keep them in place and help them sprout exactly where you … [Read more...]

How to Grow An Apple Tree From Seed (Easy Tutorial)

Published on January 19, 2021Last updated November 18, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Apple, apple seeds, and apple tree seedlings.

Use this simple tutorial to grow an apple tree from seeds found in grocery store fruit. It’s a great beginner-friendly propagation project that works for pears too. Want to turn other food into … [Read more...]

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