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Germination

Tips & Techniques for the Home Gardener on Growing Plants from Seeds

March 20, 2024MK
Gardening Advice Germination How to Grow MMG Plant Information

Planting native plants from seed instructions Video#2: Sowing Tiny Seed in Trays

 

Sowing tiny seeds of native plants in trays

Here’s one method for sowing tiny native wildflower seeds without the risk of overseeding. Catherine Fleming, a Mississauga Master Gardener and volunteer at Blooming Boulevards, demonstrates her very effective technique.

WATCH VIDEO #2 here

Thanks to Jeanne at Blooming Boulevards for providing these videos.

April 28, 2022MK
Gardening Advice Germination How to Grow Native Plants

Planting native plants from seed instructions Video #1: How to Prepare Seed Trays

Planting native seeds #1

Planning to grow native plants from seed?  Here are some tips and techniques for getting off to a good start.

Before it’s time to sow the seeds, MMG member Mohan Iyer shows us how to prepare soilless mix and fill trays properly so that the growing medium retains its porous structure.

Watch video #1 here

April 28, 2022MK
Gardening Advice Germination How to Grow Native Plants Plant Information

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