I noticed my African violet seems to have two growing centers from which new leaves are coming. It is giving the plant a very odd shape and I’d like to split it into two new plants. Are there any tricks to dividing an African violet? Read Article
Tag Archives: propagation
Preventing Damping Off
Here are some tips to follow to prevent damping-off, a fungal disease that often attacks young seedlings in containers. Read Article
Propagating Jade
How to propagate a jade plant. Read Article
Starting Sweet Peas from Seed
Tips for starting sweet peas from seed indoors and transplanting sweet peas into the garden. Read Article
Dividing Hardy Mums
When should I divide my hardy mums? Read Article
Fall Seed Planting
Instead of starting seeds indoors in winter or sowing them outdoors in spring, try planting them in the garden in the fall. Many types of seed will overwinter in the soil and sprout in spring. Read Article
Cleaning Seed
Question: Should I clean the seed I collect from my plants? How? Answer: Yes, you should clean the seed you collect. Cleaning the seed will tell you how much you actually have. To allow additional curing, I usually put off … Read Article
Plan Ahead for Early Tomatoes
To harvest tomatoes well before your neighbors do, plan ahead! You’ll need to start tomato seeds in February and then follow a few easy steps. Read Article
Gardening Book Reviews: The Botany of Desire
The Botany of Desire by Michael Pollan Random House; 272 pages; S24.95 Just when I think there’s nothing new to say in a gardening book, publishers have come up with several that are useful or original or both. None is … Read Article