Plant Propagation Tips & Tutorials — Empress of Dirt

How to Grow a Peach Tree From a Pit

Melissa J. Will — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 18:15:18 +0000

Can you grow a peach tree from a store-bought pit? Yes! Learn the easy way to grow peaches, plums, and cherries with this stone fruit propagation guide.

How to Grow Lemon Trees from Seed (& Other Citrus Fruits)

Melissa J. Will — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 21:14:52 +0000

This easy method shows how to save seeds from citrus fruit including oranges, lemons, tangerines, kumquat, and more, and grow them into houseplants. The steps shown will ensure an excellent germination rate.

Indoor Seed Starting: Avoid These Beginner Mistakes

Melissa J. Will — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 20:12:23 +0000

Avoid common beginner mistakes with this practical guide to starting seeds indoors. Follow the step by step checklist to boost germination and grow sturdy, healthy seedlings.

When To Start Seeds Indoors (Easy Printable Sowing Plan)

Melissa J. Will — Thu, 15 Jan 2026 22:25:20 +0000

This indoor seed starting plan is designed for cold climate gardeners in Canada and the U.S. Follow along to time your seeds just right for indoor sowing and outdoor planting.

Indoor Seed Starting: Best DIY Setup on a Budget

Melissa J. Will — Thu, 15 Jan 2026 21:54:49 +0000

This is the low-budget setup I use to start hundreds of plants from seed indoors each year, using simple LED or fluorescent lights to raise strong, reliable seedlings.

How to Grow Mango from Seed (Easy Method)

Melissa J. Will — Tue, 30 Dec 2025 19:42:44 +0000

This easy guide shows how to germinate a mango seed found inside any mango fruit and start growing your own mango plant at home.

Easy Winter Method for Sowing Hardy Native Seeds in Pots

Melissa J. Will — Wed, 03 Dec 2025 20:40:08 +0000

This simple method sows hardy seeds in pots outdoors for winter, keeps them from washing away, and lets natural cold and moisture provide the stratification they need to sprout in spring.

The Complete Guide to Winter Sowing Seeds: Tips & Timing

Melissa J. Will — Tue, 02 Dec 2025 18:17:24 +0000

Winter sowing is a popular new way to start seeds outdoors in jugs or containers for spring sprouting—perfect for a variety of plants.

How to Root Pothos Cuttings

Melissa J. Will — Wed, 11 Jun 2025 19:55:53 +0000

This simple tutorial shows how to take cuttings from your pothos houseplant (Epipremnum aureum) and root them for new plants.

20 Native Plants You Can Grow From Cuttings

Melissa J. Will — Tue, 03 Sep 2024 21:08:27 +0000

This plant list shares native plant species from the Southern Great Lakes Region in Canada and the United States that can be propagated by stem cuttings.