Propagation - Page 5 of 16 - Fine Gardening
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How-To
Propagating Native Trees and Shrubs Through Hardwood Cuttings
In the heart of winter, gardening tasks can be somewhat few and far between; however, there are some tasks that can be accomplished during this otherwise dormant time of year.…
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Design
Learning to Graft Apples
Today we’re visiting with Jocelyn Spicer in Washougal, Washington. I enjoy checking the GPOD every day or two for inspiration. I've been gardening on and off for decades, but this…
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How-To
Seedling Aftercare
Once your seeds have germinated, how do you give your young plants the best possible start? Read the Science of Seed Starting. Keep a careful watch. We can help seeds…
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How-To
How to Propagate Euphorbia
Most of the evergreen types of euphorbias will self-sow when the correct conditions present themselves. New seedlings can be removed from the plant when young. The non-evergreen types can be…
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How-To
How to Care for Plants with Taproots
Digging deeper with taproots There are two main types of roots—taproots and fibrous roots. A taproot is typically a long vertical, somewhat thickened root that is deeply anchored in the…
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How-To
How to Grow Beautiful, Bountiful Kale
Kale’s popularity has taken off over the past decade, partly because it has been recognized by science as a “superfood” but also because it is wonderfully delicious. It is now…
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How-To
How to Grow Radishes
The first time I took radishes seriously was at a dinner party several years ago. I was assisting Scott Peacock, then executive chef at the Georgia Governor’s Mansion in Atlanta.…
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How-To
How to Grow More Plants With Hardwood Cuttings | Video
Want more plants? Learn how to propagate your favorite hardwoods by taking cuttings. In this video, Fine Gardening's previous editor-at-large Steve Aitken guides you through one way to take and…
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How-To
Grow Your Own Salad Mix | Video
In issue #186 of Fine Gardening, assistant editor Carol Collins shows how to create your own custom salad mix. Growing greens isn't hard. Most varieties germinate easily, mature quickly, and don't…
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Design
Preview: New Plant Varieties to Try
For what seems like 8 million years, I have grown ‘Tomatoberry’. It’s a small cherry tomato variety that is not rare or superflashy, but it works well for me, so…