Question: My daughter asked me if she could have cuttings of some of my favorite house plants. She said she could start a new plant from a piece of stem. Could you explain how to do that? Answer: Many ...

I receive emails with gardening tips from a few of my favorite nurseries. The following information on seed starting came from Gertens’ who utilized information from the UMN Extension link: ...

Seed starting feels like pure optimism in physical form. Tiny packets promise tomatoes the size of softballs, basil that ...

You know my rule: You are not a real gardener unless you start and grow at least one plant from seed for your yard. Another of my rules also comes into play now: Until April 1, you really don’t have ...

Extra effort and expense. Starting seeds earlier than necessary means you’ll need to water and tend your plants longer. This ...

Go from pit to plant in no time! 🥑 ...

Learning how to propagate plants is an exciting way to share your plants with others. Plants can be propagated by sexual or asexual means. Sexual propagation is starting plants from seed. Multiplying ...

A step-by-step guide to expand your succulent collection from pups, stem cuttings, and seeds. Propagating an aloe vera plant is a rewarding (and free!) way to get even more plants to love or share ...