Summer Seeds
Summer is not the end of planting season. A list of perennials that can be started from seed in July and August.
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Archive: October, 2002
Share Your Plants
by Gayla Trail
Multiply your plant collection the economical way, through propagation. Learn the ins and outs of taking cuttings, dividing, or repotting offsets.
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Harvesting Seeds
by Gayla Trail
Forget shopping. A little botany lesson is all you need for a d.i.y. seed collection. We've even done the work for you and designed lovely seed packets to print out and use.
Harvesting and Saving Your Seeds
Storing and Testing Seeds
Make Decorative Envelopes
Seed Starting
By Beate Schwirtlich
The whole purpose of starting seeds indoors is to cheat winter a little. Ironically, even as we cheat nature, we must imitate her.
-- Part 1: Germination
-- Part 2: Damping Off
A Quick and Easy Germination Test
by Arzeena Hamir
Just because your seed packets are past their due date doesn't mean they aren't still good. Here's a simple test that might save you some cash.
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Ensure Your Bounty of Peas
by Arzeena Hamir
Peas are traditionally the first food crop started in the garden. Learn the ins and outs of growing your own.
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Start Healthy Tomatoes
By Arzeena Hamir
Tomatoes are an easy food crop to grow from seed. Learn some tips for starting and growing perfect (or at least healthy), tasty tomatoes.
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Cactus Revival
By Gayla Trail
Just because your plant looks near-death, doesn't mean all hope is lost for its survival. Follow along with a story about a cactus plant that was revived after being "kicked to the curb".
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8 Easy Care Dorm Plants
By Gayla Trail
8 Plants that even the blackest of thumbs can successfully grow in their dorm rooms.
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Winter Flowers
By Beate Schwirtlich
Cut branches from a tree and watch as the buds on those branches spread their seeds one last time.
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