seeds and seed pots

QuestionI started a number of seeds and a lot of them are getting leggy. They are under grow lights. If I turn the lights off they reach for light at the windows. My really leggy ones are zinnias, cosmos, african da

Yellowing bottom leaves on seed pelargoniums

QuestionWe have started pelargoniums from seed. They have grown fantasticly and we have fertilized with a non-ammonium (nitrate) fertilizer on regular basis (200 ppm per watering). 6-8 leaves have developped and gr

growing creeping thyme from seeds

QuestionI am a novice gardener, so I apologize in advance for my many silly questions. I have a little over 500 square feet of parking strip at my house [Im on a corner.] The parking strip used to be filled w/ grass

When to sow seeds

QuestionWe live in the Northeast, Rhode Island specifically. I have seeds for several plants. When should I sow them outside? The seeds are for black eyed Susans, chleome, morning glory, hollyhocks, moon

seeds please

QuestionI know that it is getting late in the season for many indoor started seeds (I think), I am new to th world of gardening, so bear with me. My question is: Is it necessary to soak all seeds before puttin

Propagating Copper Beech

QuestionDear Tom, We have several Copper Beech bushes but we want to propagate more to extend a hedge. The existing bushes are starting to bud here in Scotland so can you advise me on the best time/method? T

propagation of a snowball bush/shrub

QuestionHi. I am moving and have a snowball bush...in bloom now. I would like to take a start of it with me. Do I wait for seed; take a cutting, dig a root? Thank you. Bonnie &nbs

Auriculas

QuestionWhat is the correct time of year to take seed off the Auricula plant. AnswerHi Robin, Thanx for your question. I only have experience with a few varieties of primula and auriculas arent one of the var

Sago Palms, New Zealand Impatients

QuestionI recently purchased some Sago Palm seeds - I live in Connecticut, so Im assuming they will have to be container plants...? Also, I was wondering how long they take to grow into a worthwhile plant? I also wa

Apple trees from seed

QuestionHi Mike, I live in Maine and I would like to have some apple trees on the lawn I have. In order to get these trees (cheap) is it as simple as going to the grocery store and buying a ripe apple and jus

seed how to

QuestionI have a plant(garlic?) that has a large round 2 inch ball shaped flower on a tall stem (only one flower}colored purple. Question: Does this flower have seeds in it? How do I save the seeds and plant them? T

pineapple

QuestionHi Tom, I live in the uk , my wife heard the other day that you can grow a pineapple plant by cutting off the foilage and planting it in composs is this a wined up or is it possible to grow one, say in gree

seed question

QuestionThis is probably the simplest question on earth, but what is wrong with using seeds from a packet that was not prepared for this year? I know very little about seeds, obviously, but recently came acros

Hydrangias

QuestionI have a huge hydrangia bush that needs to be pruned, or divided into several plants. I have several neighbors who would like to get some to start a bush. It is so large that I can gi

taking cuttings from a mature trumpet vine

QuestionHi Tom, I have never taken a cutting to start a new bush or vine. I could use advice on the following: -do I cut the piece of vine on an angle or straight? -where on the vine do I make the cut? -af

Germination of cherry and peach seeds

QuestionI have had no luck in germinating these seeds. I cracked some cherry pits, planted the seeds and had no luck. The same holds true for peach pits. What am I doing wrong? Thank you for your time &

Propagating/Planting apple seeds

QuestionHi Tom, Good Day to you. Im roden here in the philippines and with my homes high humudity and tropical weather - my question is can i plant apple trees here? can i grow them from seeds from apples i br

Tomatoes from seeds

QuestionTo date, we have planted tomatoes from plants obtained locally and we had a lot of tomatoes. But they are a far cry from the tomatoes we love for just plain with salt or tomato salad with olive oil, ga

Seeds vs. sapling in planting and growing trees

QuestionPlease first allow me to thank you for your generosity in taking on my question. I am interested in growing certain fruit-bearing trees (e.g., persimmon, walnut and chestnut) and spruce and cedar. &nbs

gathering vintage seeds

QuestionA friend gave me starts for some tomatoes that her daughter had started from seed. The tomato had been passed down in her family for years and they start them every year from the previous years seeds. I had