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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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What Is A Survival Seed Vault – Information On Survival Seed Storage
For gardeners, survival seed storage is not only a future food source in cases of dire need but also a good way to continue a favorite heirloom plant. This article includes information and tips on how to create a survival seed vault.
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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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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.
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About Semi-Hardwood Cuttings – Information On Semi-Hardwood Propagation
For home gardeners, there are three primary types of cuttings: softwood, semi-hardwood and hardwood, depending on the growth stage of the plant. Exactly what is a semi-hardwood cutting? Click on the following article to learn the basics of semi-hardwood propagation.
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What Is Vivipary – Reasons For Seeds Germinating Prematurely
Vivipary is the phenomenon that involves seeds germinating prematurely while they are still inside or attached to the parent plant or fruit. It occurs more often than you might think. Learn more here, including what to do if you see seeds germinating in the plant.
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Plant Propagation: Tips For Propagating Adventitious Roots
Adventitious roots are among these various types of root forms, and may no doubt lead you to wonder, what does adventitious mean. This article will help answer that question.
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Types Of Bulbil Plants - Information For Growing And Planting Bulbils
When one thinks of plant propagation, they generally thinks of sexual reproduction through seeds or cuttings. Other plants produce bulbils, which can be used to grow plants. This article explains more.
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Taping And Splice Grafting Broken Plants: How To Reattach Broken Stems
There are few things more crushing than discovering your prize vine or tree has broken a stem or branch. Can you reattach a severed plant stem? Fixing injured plants is possible, and this article will help.
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DIY Seed Tape – Can You Make Your Own Seed Tape
While it’s easy to get the hefty seeds spaced appropriately in the garden, smaller seeds don’t sow as easily. That’s where seed tape comes in handy, and the great news is that you can make your own seed tape. For a seed-tape how to, click this article.
