Sowing
Get the latest news, expert advice, and features on sowing from the Gardening Know How team to help your garden thrive.
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Milk Jug Winter Sowing: How To Start Seeds In A Milk JugA terrific method for starting seeds that can be started earlier is milk jug winter sowing, which is basically sowing seeds in a milk jug that becomes a mini greenhouse. Want to learn more about milk jug seed pots? Click the following article for additional info.
By Amy Grant
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Planting Mandrake Seeds: How To Grow Mandrake From SeedIf you’re interested in growing the plant, sowing mandrake seeds isn’t difficult, but don’t expect 100 percent success, as germination can be hit and miss. Click on the following article for information on mandrake seed propagation.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Cotton Seed Placement – How To Plant A Cotton SeedCotton plants are actually quite attractive. Your neighbors will ask about this unique garden plant, and they won't believe it when you tell them what you're growing. Find out how to sow cotton seeds in this article.
By Jackie Carroll
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Benefits Of Direct Seeding: Why And When You Should Direct Sow SeedsTo direct sow seeds means planting directly into the garden bed where the plant will remain. Read on to learn more about direct sowing.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Calendula Seed Propagation – Tips For Growing Calendula From SeedThe beautiful, bright orange and yellow flowers of the calendula add charm and cheer to beds and containers. Calendula is edible and has some medicinal uses. With a little extra effort you can propagate and grow this annual from seed. Learn how in this article.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Peperomia Seed Propagation Tips: How To Plant Peperomia SeedsPeperomia plants have thick succulent foliage which varies in shape and pattern. This, in tandem with their ease of growth, make them ideal candidates for use as houseplants in containers. But can you grow peperomia from seed? Find out in this article.
By Tonya Barnett
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Planting Seeds In Fall: When To Sow Seeds In AutumnBy selecting plants for your region and planting at the right time in fall, you can get blooms or veggies earlier. Learn more here.
By Susan Albert
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Muhly Grass Germination Tips: How To Grow Muhly Grass From SeedMuhly grass is a pretty flowering native grass that grows well in warm climates. It requires almost no maintenance, while also producing gorgeous sprays of pink flowers. At little cost, you can grow muhly grass from seed for your yard or garden. Learn more here.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Bergenia Seed Propagation: How To Plant Bergenia SeedsFor a pretty green groundcover that is tough, spreads readily to fill in empty spaces, and produces spring flowers, it’s tough to beat bergenia. Bergenia seed propagation is easy, so save your money and skip the transplants. Learn more in this article.
By Mary Ellen Ellis

