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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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39 Vegetables, Fruits, and Herbs to Regrow from Scraps

Published on November 21, 2020Last updated November 18, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Fruits and vegetables to grow from scraps

Want to regrow kitchen scraps? No-Waste Kitchen Gardening shows how to prep veggies, fruits, and herbs to regrow indoors or out. It’s recycling you can eat! For more food regrowing also see How to … [Read more...]

How To Sprout Ginger Root (& Indoor Growing Tips)

Published on November 3, 2020Last updated October 5, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Growing ginger from a grocery store root.

These step-by-step instructions show you how to grow ginger root from the grocery store. By propagating the root you can grow a new plant that will also produce more ginger rhizomes (the part we eat). … [Read more...]

40 Shrubs and Vines to Root from Hardwood Cuttings (Tutorial)

Published on September 3, 2020Last updated November 18, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Preparing hardwood plant cuttings for propagation by dipping the ends in rooting hormone.

Starting new plants from hardwood cuttings is a slow but reliable way to grow free plants from many deciduous shrubs and vines. This step-by-step tutorial includes a plant list so you can propagate … [Read more...]

How to Take Cuttings from Geraniums (Pelargoniums)

Published on August 17, 2020Last updated October 5, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Potted geranium (Pelargonium) with scissors for taking cuttings.

It is easy to propagate geraniums (Perlargonium) from cuttings and these step-by-step instructions are perfect for beginners. See how to root yours for lots of free plants. If you want to keep your … [Read more...]

How to Replace Lawn With Wildflower Seed Mix

Published on August 15, 2020Last updated October 5, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Grass lawn and wildflower lawn.

Looking to reduce or replace your grass lawn? Try eco-friendly options like wildflowers, clover, or fescue mixes suited to zones 3 to 9 in Canada and the U.S. Also see How to Grow a … [Read more...]

How to Grow Clematis from Cuttings

Published on July 6, 2020Last updated October 5, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Preparing clematis cuttings for propagation.

These step-by-step instructions show how to take clematis cuttings to grow new vines. It’s a simple propagation method using softwood cuttings. This is part of the Complete Clematis Care … [Read more...]

How To Read Seed Packets (Tips for Beginner Gardeners)

Published on February 16, 2020Last updated October 6, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Seed packets, water, sun, and trowel.

Well-written seed packet information tells us what we need for successful seed sowing but it's not always easy to understand. Whether you are a beginner growing perennial or annual flowers, … [Read more...]

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