Plant Propagation
Become a master propagator of plants to add plants to your home or garden. Learn easy methods of planting seeds, rooting stems, dividing roots and becoming a master at growing. You don't need to go back to school to multiply your plant collection.
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Plant Propagation
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Yellow Seedling Leaves – Why Are My Seedlings Turning Yellow
Have you started seedlings indoors that began healthy and green, but all of a sudden turned yellow when you weren't looking? It's a common occurrence, and it may or may not be a problem. Read this article to learn more about yellowing seedlings.
By Liz Baessler
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Keeping A Mother Plant: Using Stock Plants For Propagation
Managing stock plants gives you a ready and healthy supply of new clones to share or just keep for yourself. Use this article to get information on stock plants for propagation.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Seed Packet Information: Interpreting The Seed Packet Directions
Many people prefer to start flower and vegetable gardens from seeds. While understanding seed packet info may seem confusing, correctly interpreting the seed packet directions is fundamental. Learn more here.
By Susan Patterson
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Can I Plant Seeds That Got Wet: How To Save Wet Seeds
Perhaps, you may have ended up with wet seed packets. If this happened, I am sure you have a number of questions. Can I plant seeds that got wet? What do I do when the seed packets get wet? How to save wet seeds, if possible. Learn more here.
By Amy Grant
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Honey As A Root Hormone: How To Root Cuttings With Honey
Did you know that honey may contain enzymes for promoting root growth in plants? It's true. Many people have found success with using honey to root cuttings. Read here to learn more.
By Nikki Tilley
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Where To Get Heirloom Seeds - Heirloom Seed Sources
Ideally you know a friend or family member that can pass along their prized heirloom tomato seeds, but not everyone gets that lucky. Keep reading to learn how to find heirloom seeds sources.
By Amy Grant
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Does Freezing Kill Seeds? – Information On Using Seeds That Are Frozen
While your garage, garden shed or basement may stay cool, they can also be humid and damp during certain times of the year. You may wonder how cool is too cool, and does freezing kill seeds. Click this article to learn more about storing seeds in the freezer.
By Darcy Larum
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Thinning Seedlings: Tips For How To Thin Plants
Thinning plants is a necessary evil we must all face. Knowing when and how to thin plants is important for their overall health and success. This article will help that. Click here to learn how to thin plants.
By Nikki Tilley
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Planting Old Seeds - Can You Use Out-Of-Date Seeds?
It happens to all gardeners. We plant a few seeds then throw the rest in a drawer, finding them later and wondering if they're still good. Is it a waste of time germinating old seeds? Read here to find out.
By Heather Rhoades
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Using Sponges For Seed Growing – How To Plant Seeds In A Sponge
Starting seeds in sponges is a neat trick that is not difficult to do. Small seeds that germinate and sprout quickly work best for this technique, and once they’re ready, you can transplant them to pots or garden beds. Click this article to learn more.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Cutting Propagation Plants: What Plants Can Root From Cuttings
Depending on the space, the costs of starting a garden can add up quickly. Luckily, savvy gardeners can grow a beautiful garden with little investment. Learning about plants that grow from cuttings will reward homeowners for many years to come. Click here for more info.
By Tonya Barnett
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Plants That Root In Water – What Are Some Plants That Can Grow In Water
There are a ton of plants that root in water. They will eventually need a nutritive medium of some sort, but cuttings that root in water can stay in their aquatic environment while they develop a full root system. Click here for suitable plants and tips on the process.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Seed Lending Library: How To Start A Seed Library
What is a seed lending library? It loans seeds to gardeners. Exactly how does a seed lending library work? A seed library works much like a traditional library - but not quite. Read this article for more specific seed library information.
By Mary H. Dyer
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What Is A Volunteer Plant: Learn About Volunteer Plants In Gardens
Some gardeners think of volunteer plants in gardens as free bonus plants. Others consider them weeds. This article explains how to use volunteer plants to your best advantage and how to eliminate unwanted volunteers.
By Jackie Carroll
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Containers For Propagating Plants: Common Containers Used To Propagate Plants
Plant propagation containers can be as simple as recycled kitchen containers or as elaborate as commercial self-watering systems. Read this article for tips on suitable propagating pots.
By Anne Baley
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Beginner Vegetable Seeds - What Vegetable Seeds Are Easy To Grow
Your first vegetable garden should be fun, easy and prolific. This article will help get your first garden off to a great start.
By Laura Miller
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What Is Seed Tape: Information On Planting With Seed Tape
The task of planting small seeds may feel daunting to some. Luckily, the use of gardening seed tape can help gardeners sow seeds easily and precisely within vegetable planting beds. How does seed tape work? Click on the following article to learn more.
By Tonya Barnett