Web Directory

» Aggie Horticulture - Asexual Plant Reproduction
   An overview of reproduction by grafting, budding, layering and micropropagation.
   http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/propagation/propagation.html

» Alpines From Seed
   Alpine plant enthusiast gives tips on raising bulbs and alpines from seed, including a section on gibberellic acid.
   http://freespace.virgin.net/almond.jim/alpseed.htm

» Australian National Botanic Gardens - Growing ferns from spores
   Description of collecting and sowing spores, potting the fonds and includes a drawing of the fern life cycle.
   http://www.anbg.gov.au/ferns/fern.spore.prop.html

» Australian National Botanic Gardens - How to Propagate Australian Plants
   Describes the collection and germinations of seeds, propagation by cuttings, safe use of growth hormones and a growing plants glossary with drawings.
   http://www.anbg.gov.au/PROPGATE/plant01.htm

» GardenWeb: Winter Sowing
   A forum for discussing all aspects of winter-sowing, the planting of seeds in containers outdoors in winter, for germination in spring. The FAQ includes a detailed explanation of the method.
   http://forums2.gardenweb.com/forums/wtrsow/

» Gardenweb: Growing from Seed
   Forum for discussion of seed-starting topics by gardeners of all experience levels. Particularly active in winter and spring. FAQ includes many tips from home gardeners on variety of topics.
   http://forums2.gardenweb.com/forums/seed/

» Germination Database - Seeds
   Provides a listing of plant names and the methods to germinate the seed.
   http://www.backyardgardener.com/tm1.html

» Gibberellic Acid for Fruit Set and Seed Germination
   Gibberellins are potent growth hormones sometimes used to induce germination in recalcitrant seeds. This article by John M. Riley discusses uses and provides some basic recipes.
   http://www.crfg.org/tidbits/gibberellic.html

» Gibberellic Acid-3 Information Kit
   Background information on using the plant hormone to induce germination, with instructions for two methods, as well as safety information. Also sells kits for the home gardener.
   http://www.jlhudsonseeds.net/GibberellicAcid.htm

» Grow a Pine Tree From Seed
   Detailed instructions on the entire process from seed collection and viability testing to sowing and maintenance the seedlings. Primary focus is on Coulter pine.
   http://www.desertmud.com/articles_details/ArticleID/1

» Harry Lawson, Chrysanthemum Raiser
   Features books, breeding tips, photo gallery, and information on pests and diseases.
   http://www.harrylawson.me.uk/

» Hawaiian Native Plant Propagation Database
   Information on propagation techniques for selected Hawaiian indigenous and endemic plants.
   http://pdcs.ctahr.hawaii.edu:591/hawnprop/

» How to Germinate Seed
   Bonsai enthusiast Brent Walston explains the fundamentals of germinating woody species, emphasizing the requirement to break down germination inhibitors.
   http://www.evergreengardenworks.com/seed.htm

» Jelitto Germination Tips and Tricks
   Provides insight on germinating seeds.
   http://www.jelitto.com/

» Landscape Propagation
   Provides instructions on how to reproduce plants including amaryllis, narcissus, daffodils, lilies (by bulb section, scales and seed) and perennials, house plants, roses, vines, trees and shrubs (by root, stem and leaf cuttings).
   http://www.landspro.com/

» NC State University - Leaf, Cane and Root Cuttings
   Provides descriptions with drawings of leaf with petiole, leaf without petiole, split vein leaf, leaf bud, cane and root cuttings.
   http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/depts/hort/hil/hil-8700.html

» NC State University - Stem Cutting
   Home gardener instructions for plant propagation by stem cuttings including a table of evergreen plants and deciduous trees by common name and type of cutting.
   http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/depts/hort/hil/hil-8702.html

» Nearing Frames
   Information and measured plants for constructing a coop-style Nearing frame for propagating woody plants from cuttings.
   http://users.stargate.net/~rocketmn/nearing.htm

» Ohio State University Extension - Master Gardener
   Detailed information on seed raising, as well as other propagation methods.
   http://www.hcs.ohio-state.edu/mg/manual/prop.htm

» Ontario Rock Garden Society
   The germination guide on this society's site lists requirements for a large number of plants (not just alpines), down to species level.
   http://www.onrockgarden.com/

» Orchid Reserve, El Pahuma - Orchids
   Describes techniques employed for raising orchids from seedlings and includes a link to download Orchid Propagation Manual.
   http://www.ceiba.org/propagation.htm

» Organic Gardening: Simple Seed Starting
   Step by step instructions illustrated with photos, with an emphasis on organically grown vegetables.
   http://www.organicgardening.com/feature/0,7518,s1-5-19-178,00.html

» Plant Propagation
   Demonstrates the basics of plant propagation using stem cuttings.
   http://istover.com

» Seed Germination of Wild and Cultivated Roses
   Article by Patricia Holloway on harvesting, preparing and sowing rose seeds, including warm and cold stratification, reprinted by the Alaska Rose Society.
   http://www.alaskarosesociety.org/documents/seed_germ1.htm

» Seed and Sower
   Ontario gardener shares her experience starting and collecting flower seed in the garden. Also some information on other gardening topics.
   http://www.seedandsower.com/

» Society for Growing Australian Plants - Native Plants
   Provides simple techniques for plant reproduction from seed, cuttings, grafting and division with particular reference to the propagation of Australian native plants and includes diagrams and photographs.
   http://asgap.org.au/propagat.html

» Starting Plants From Seed
   Home gardener describes his method for germinating seeds using moist filter papers and ziplock baggies. Also detailed germination information for many plant species.
   http://www.robsplants.com/seed/starting.php

» Texas A&M University - Mutated Plant Propagation
   Describes the origin, development and propagation of chimeras which includes such plants as variegated plants, thornless blackberries and peaches without fuzz.
   http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/tisscult/chimeras/chimeralec/chimeras.html

» The Seed Site
   Harvesting, sowing, and a germination database of over 1000 plants, images of seeds, seedpods, seedlings, and botanical information.
   http://www.theseedsite.co.uk/

» The Succulent Plant Page - Succulent Plants
   Describes how to take cuttings, make divisions, take offsets and various methods of grafting.
   http://www.succulent-plant.com/propagation.html

» Thompson & Morgan: Guide to Germination
   A guide for gardeners on raising plants from seeds.
   http://www.thompson-morgan.com/info/germination-guide.html

» Tom Clothier's Garden Walk and Talk
   Most extensive online resource for seed germination information for specific plant species, including indexes for annuals/biennials, perennials, and shrubs/trees. Also general information on seed-starting techniques.
   http://tomclothier.hort.net/

» University of Georgia: Propagating House Plants
   Sexual propagation by seed and spores and asexual propagation by separation and division, cuttings, layering, grafting and budding and micropropagation/tissue culture.
   http://pubs.caes.uga.edu/caespubs/pubcd/C950/C950.htm

» University of Missouri - House Plants
   Describes various methods of cuttings, division and layering techniques (with pictures) and a chart of propagation techniques listed by common plant name.
   http://extension.missouri.edu/publications/DisplayPub.aspx?P=G6560

» Virtual Seeds & Flags
   Small-scale seed supplier offers her down-home tips on seed-starting on the cheap, with general information as well as specifics on tomatoes, perennials, fall propagation, and seed-saving.
   http://www.virtualseeds.com/SeedStarting.html

» Wintersown.org
   Winter sowing is a method of starting hardy seedlings outside during winter. This site, constructed by one of the method's gurus, documents which seeds are amenable and how to go about it.
   http://wintersown.org/