Jasmin seed

QuestionQUESTION: Hi Tom , I started a jasmine tree project in Thailand two months ago with 1,200 plants . I have lost about 20% most after the leafs have been eaten by caterpillar, I am looking to get n

Propagating giant philodendron

QuestionI Have a giant philodendron growing in my yard in Cocoa, FL. It is getting out of hand! And starting to grow into my neighbors yard. It has 4 large trunks growing along the ground with many

mimosa pudica

QuestionQUESTION: How do you grow a mimosa pudica from seed? ANSWER: Hi Clara, Thanx for your question. Barely nick the seed and soak it overnight in warm water. Place the seed 1/2 inch deep in a pot an

Dead Schefflera Propagation

QuestionWe have a 35 year-old 8-foot Schefflera here in Maine we call our marriage plant because we bought it the first year we were married. We set it outside in June for its annual rejuvination and, sadly, all the

Bonsai Trees

QuestionI have been growing bonsai trees for 2 years now. I have recently begun the process of growing my own trees from seeds, but it didnt take me long to see how time consuming and slow this process really

cape jasmine

QuestionHi there, I live in Scotland and have always loved having house plants in my home but have never been terribly successful with regards their longevity! I have decided that I am keen to start from scra

Peppers from seed

QuestionMike, I have been experimenting with seeds from Yellow and Orange Bell peppers. I simply removed them from peppers we were eating and put them in water to germinate. This worked reasonably well,

growing a field of sunflowers

QuestionQUESTION: Greetings, My daughter is planning a fall wedding here in south central PA at either the end of Sept or middle of Oct. She would like for us to plant a field (5 acres) of sunflowers which wou

Orange tree

QuestionHello ... Can you tell me if it is possible to grow a tree from the fruit off an existing tree,Or is it better to acquire a cutting or go straight for seeds.... Regards ... R.Taylor AnswerIt is always

Seed Pod

QuestionQUESTION: I came upon this tree today, a rather large tree with gray bark. There were no leaves on the tree, but hundreds of large seed pods (brown/somewhat purple in color). I have lived in Central Florida

Mystery maple seed propagation

Question sprouted maple seed Dear Mike, I found a sprouted maple seed in my yard that spent the winter shielded from the the weather behind a rock. I dont know anything about starting trees from seed and am unsure

eucalyptus and cocks combs

QuestionI was wondering in you could root tone eucalyptus cuttings. If so how? Also, can you cross pollinate cockscombs? AnswerHi Jackie, Thanx for your questions. To root eucalyptus cuttings take 4 inch hard

fuji persimmons seeds

Questionwhere can i buy fuji persimmon seeds in bulk? AnswerHi Ena, Thanx for your question. Fuji persimmons are hybrids and so you will probably not be able to find the seeds for sale in bulk as seed from hy

Catalpa seeds

QuestionI have a catalpa seed pod and it is full of feather like bracts. They do not appear to have any recognizable seeds. Can you describe what the actual seeds look like please. Thanks AnswerHi Joanne, Tha

starting tomatoe and pepper seeds

QuestionQUESTION: I understand about Epson salts with plants. But do you water the seedling with it? If not how early do you start spraying the plants with it? We want the big this stemmed plants which

Grape Arbors

QuestionHello, I would like to know what I need to start a grape arbor in my yard? I live in Central Indiana and would like to what equipment I would need and the best grapes to grow. Thank You! AnswerH

Coral Tree Seed

QuestionWhat do you mean by nick the seed. I put one seed in potting soil in my house and nothing for weeks now. If I dig up the seed and cut a small slit in it, is that what you mean??? I am also

Fruit and vege garden

Questionhello Tom: I just bought a new home in OP area and very interested in shade trees ( backyard has west sun) to cover patio... and also I want to start a fruit/vege garden this summer... Would a potted pomegra

cutting from Lilac TREE

Question7 years ago I planted a Japanese Ivory Silk Syringa recitulata tree (single trunk) in a public park in memory of my daughter. This past month I found that someone had broken off a young branch from the trunk

purple leaf plum

QuestionHello, sorry to bother you, i have been searching the Internet for 5 hours trying to find purple leaf plum seed. Do you have idea where i could buy this seed.. AnswerHi Cassandra, Thanx for your question. &