The proper definition of propagation is 'to spread or multiply'. To anyone who grows plants, indeed to the plants themselves, this is the means by which new plants are born. In Nature, plants propagate themselves to continue the species. To our cultivated minds this is where weeds come from in the yard or outdoor garden, literally springing up anywhere and always where we don't want them. But those infiltrators wouldn't be growing there if the perfect conditions for them to thrive wasn't present. Growing Read more [...]

A lot of organic gardening tips tell you that the path to eating GMO free fruits and vegetables is to grow heirloom varieties. There is more to it than that. Just because a seed catalog lists a plant or seed selection as 'heirloom' does not necessarily mean it is so. You must seek out not so much well known long time garden favorites by name, but by how the seed you will be buying was produced. Once upon a time this was not a problem, but in the past 20 years of so the world of backyard gardening Read more [...]

The jalapeno popper is hugely popular as an appetizer, tailgate party treat and low carb snack in the United States. Available pre-prepared in grocery stores freezers everywhere, it might not occur to many that they could quickly and easily whip them up fresh with their own home grown peppers. You haven't had a popper until you've tasted the real thing! Jalapenos are easy to grow in the backyard, outdoor containers and indoors in traditional or hydroponic grow rooms too. Super Mild To Moy Caliente Not Read more [...]

There isn't really a straight yes or no answer here. It all depends on a number of things. You must be so much more vigilant on plant health in indoor gardening than you would with something like creating several more rosebushes from your favorite in the yard. Both methods will require you to monitor the new starters regularly to make sure their needs are met. Obviously, plants grown from cuttings are going to mature faster than those started from seed. Still if the original plant has any traces Read more [...]