One of the easiest ways to propagate plants is from stem cuttings. Most plants purchased at nursery or garden centers are grown from cuttings, except for flowering annuals and vegetables. There are multiple ways to propagate a stem cutting, but softwood cuttings are the easiest method for new gardeners to master. What are Stem Cuttings?… Read More
In the past 20 years or so, we have started seeds in almost every possible way. Although there are some winners and losers, there are two ways in which we ALWAYS use to start our seeds. However, the best seed starting method is the one that you are most successful with. Let’s talk about the… Read More
What is “Hardening Off”? A new gardening season is here and everyone is thinking about starting seeds. The process of preparing young seedlings for transplanting outdoors is the turning point for gardeners who are starting seeds for the first time. When you don’t know you have to harden off seedlings, you are likely to end… Read More
Walk into any nursery or garden center and you will see loads of gorgeous plants. It’s hard for any plant lover to resist walking away with a cartload of those beauties, but look a little deeper and you’ll find a more valuable treasure…seeds! Planting a garden from seeds allows you greater flexibility in terms of… Read More
Starting seeds is not complicated. But it takes a basic level of skill to produce strong, healthy garden seedlings that will resist transplant shock and produce an abundant crop. Follow these tips to help ensure a robust start to your garden.