Plant Propagation
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Wet Vs. Dry Stratification: Stratifying Seeds In Wet And Cold Conditions
One of the most frustrating things in the garden is a lack of germination. While some will germinate quite readily, others may need the use of seed stratifying methods to achieve optimal germination rates. This article will help explain the wet vs. dry stratification methods.
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Seed Bomb Sowing Time – When To Sow Seed Balls In The Landscape
Were you disappointed in the germination results when you planted seed balls? Many gardeners are reporting low germination rates when using this method. The solution lies in choosing the correct planting time for seed balls. This article can help with that.
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Seeds That Sprout Fast: Beat Cabin Fever With Fast Growing Seeds
A difficult period of being forced to stay home calls for spending as much time gardening as possible. Fast growing seeds are perfect. Learn more here.
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Fall Seed Harvest – Learn About Seed Harvesting In Autumn
Harvesting seeds in fall is a great way to save money and share seeds with friends. Find tips for collecting fall seeds from plants here.
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Planting Seeds In Fall: When To Sow Seeds In Autumn
By selecting plants for your region and planting at the right time in fall, you can get blooms or veggies earlier. Learn more here.
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Reusing Seed Envelopes – What To Do With Old Seed Packets
Growing plants from seeds is rewarding, but what do you do with leftover seed packets? Save them, reuse them, or craft with them here.
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Seed Gift Ideas: Giving Seeds To Gardeners
The notion of giving seeds to gardeners may seem simple, but there are a few important aspects to keep in mind. Click here for more info.
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Seed Viability Test - Are My Seeds Still Good
If you’ve established a large collection of seed packets over time you’ve maybe wondered if your seeds are still good?
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Seed Pods Are Soggy - Why Are My Seed Pods Mushy
When collecting seeds from the plants, you may find that the seed pods are soggy. Why is this and are the seeds still ok to use? Learn more about whether drying out wet seeds is possible in this article.
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Community Seed Banks: How To Start A Seed Bank
Starting a seed bank is an easy way to contribute to the protection of your regional fauna and ensure future generation?s access to them. What is a seed bank? Read here for information on creating your own seed storage.
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Root Stimulating Hormone: How To Use Rooting Hormones For Plant Cuttings
Popular ways to make new plants are from root cuttings, stem cutting, and leaf cuttings - oftentimes using a rooting hormone. So what is a rooting hormone? Read here to find out this answer and more.
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Growing Seeds In Plastic Bags: Learn About Starting Seeds In A Bag
We all want a jump start on the growing season and there are few better ways than germinating seeds in a bag. Seeds in plastic bags are in a mini greenhouse which keeps them moist and warm to speed sprouting. Learn more about this planting method here.
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What Are GMO Seeds: Information About GMO Garden Seeds
When it comes to the topic GMO garden seeds, there can be a lot of confusion. Many questions abound. Find out more about GMO seed information in this article. Click here to learn more now.
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Methods For Germinating Seeds - Learning How To Successfully Germinate Seeds
Inexperienced gardeners may think the steps for how to germinate seeds is the same for all seeds. This is not the case. The best way to germinate seeds depends on various factors, which can be found here.
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Inarch Graft Technique – How To Do Inarch Grafting On Plants
Grafting with inarching is a way to replace the root system on the damaged tree. While the inarch graft technique is generally used to save a damaged tree, inarching propagation of new trees is also possible. Click here for some basic information on the inarch graft technique.
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Easy To Grow Flower Seeds: The Best Starter Flower Seeds For New Gardeners
Selecting beginner flower seeds is key in learning more about growing your own garden, as well as creating a beautiful outdoor space.
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Controlling Cross Pollination - How To Stop Cross Pollination
Cross pollination can cause problems for gardeners who wish to save the seeds of their vegetables or flowers from year to year. Read this article to learn about controlling cross pollinating in plants.
