Getting seeds

QuestionHow do I retrieve the seeds from my geraniums and where are they.. Some of my plants have spikes on them....is this the seed and what to I do with it. thank you carole AnswerHi Carole, Thanx for your questi

seed propagation of trumpet vine

QuestionHi, Mike, I googled my subject and found lots of pros and cons about trumpet vine. I was given a seed pod while visiting outside Annapolis, MD last month and Id like to use the seed(s) to

starting daylillies from their seeds

QuestionI noticed that once the plant is done producing flowers, I have found dark colored seeds in the pod. Can these be used to start new plants? I know if you order from a nursery, they send you bulbs, but

growing sebastiana pavoniana

Questioni have a mexican jumping bean and wouldnt want it to die as a result of not having a sebastiana pavoniana to feed on.so,i am asking you as an expert for advise and maybe even instructions on how i can plant

water iris

QuestionDear Tom....I have inherited a pond and some yellow Iris in this pond !... at the moment the big green pods are hanging on just waiting to be picked !!!(I think) BUT... what do I do with the pods after I hav

The First Pruning

Question Hi Tom. I started a cherry tree from a seed and its about two feet tall. The trunk divides into two main branches at about six inches and two opposing branches below those. Could you

nectarine seed question

QuestionThat is very interesting! So its like the plant has a natural tendency to revert back to its original genetic state, regardless of who does what to it. I have heard some opinions about consuming hybrid

crape myrtle

QuestionI have read that growing a new plant from seeds does not give nearly as great a specimen as the original plant. Have you seen this? thanks! pam west AnswerHi Pam, Thanx for your question. I alwa

blueberry propagation from clippings

QuestionHi Tom I live in North Florida and have a few blueberry bushes (different types) and I would like to grow some more.( I have a half acre of land just sitting there doing nothing) I tried clippings but wasnt

Yellow Lily

QuestionI live in Ohio and have noticed small black seeds in the top pod area off spent bush type yellow lilies. These are not mine. I have seen them at golf course and a nice landscaped down town area.

Growing Daylollies from Seed

QuestionHey Tom, I would like to start some day lillies from seed. Any tips on harvesting & planting would be appreciated. Thanks, Mike AnswerHey Mike, Thanx for your question. Daylily seed

Starting Day Lillies from Seed

QuestionHey Mike, I would like to start some day lillies from seed. Any tips on harvesting & planting would be appreciated. Thanks, Mike AnswerMike, propagation from seed is a relatively easy pro

Pear Propagation

QuestionTom, I saw another question to you that mentioned that you had given him instructions for propagating pear trees. Would you repeat those for me? Thanks. AnswerHi Tim, Thanx for your question. &n

Lilac bush/Hydrangea bush

Question Hi, Could you tell me how I would start a new bush at this time of year? I live in southwestern Connecticut. Also Ive had a hydrangea bush for over 10 years and it has never bloomed. I h

Starting Canna Lillies From Seed

QuestionHey Mike, Id like to start some canna lillies from seed. What do I need to know? Thanks, Mike AnswerMike, I answered this question the other day. Just in case you did not receive it, atta

Starting Canna Lillies From Seed

QuestionHey Tom, Id like to start some canna lillies from seed. What do I need to know? Thanks, Mike AnswerHi Mike, Thanx for your question. Canna seeds are relatively easy to start.

taking roots from water to dirt

QuestionMonroe, Louisiana Hello! I trimmed back part of a Schefflera plant I have at my office at work. After leaving it in water for I guess about a month, it has roots growing from the bottom of the st

starting

QuestionHey Tom, Thanks for the info on starting day lillies from seed. Was very helpfull. I also was interested in starting canna lillies from seed. Is it the same process? Also, if you have any

Seed Starting

QuestionHey Mike, Thanks for the tips on starting day lilies from seed. Was very helpful. Id also like to grow canna lilies from seed. Is this the same process as for day lilies? Also, if you have any info on

Starting Lavendar

QuestionI have tried growing this plant from seed and failed. Will you tell me how to start this plant from seed. Does it have to be refrigerated or something else that would help to give success?