Mayo Underwood (an heirloom seed expert) wrote this explanation of tomato seed fermentation for you.Take it away Mayo.... Why is tomato seed fermentation better than drying seeds on a paper towel? The gel sac around each tomato seed contains … [Read more...] about Saving Tomato Seeds? Tomato Seed Fermentation Guidelines
Propagation
Germinating Annual Seeds
First Step It’s simple. Sprinkle the seeds over the top of the pot. This is the first time you can make a small mistake so do this task carefully. Space the seeds out. Do not lump them into a single area of your soil area. Try to leave at least one … [Read more...] about Germinating Annual Seeds
How To Prevent Damping Off and Dead Seedlings
Damping off is a stem rot problem where a seedling will suddenly keel over and die or the seed will germinate and never develop. It occurs in most soils - both in the garden and in the greenhouse if the right conditions exist. Cool Wet In general, … [Read more...] about How To Prevent Damping Off and Dead Seedlings
How To Get More Roses From Cuttings
There is a small trick to growing roses from cuttings above the normal routine of growing a good cutting. The trick is in when to take the cutting. With your thumb, gently push sideways against the green thorns on the shoot you are considering … [Read more...] about How To Get More Roses From Cuttings
Plant Selection Isn’t Only For Pros. Here’s How You Can Improve Your Garden Plants Yourself
I wanted to make a few points about plant selection in your own gardens. This is not only for those few advanced gardeners but rather, it's for every gardener out there. Better Perennials I want you to imagine you have Aquilegia in your garden. … [Read more...] about Plant Selection Isn’t Only For Pros. Here’s How You Can Improve Your Garden Plants Yourself
How To Successfully Take Root Cuttings for Free Perennials
Taking root cuttings is a perennial propagation technique that is all too seldom used by home gardeners. Generally speaking, it is fast and reliable and requires only a small amount of equipment. Many perennial plants will send new shoots from … [Read more...] about How To Successfully Take Root Cuttings for Free Perennials
