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| Germination and propagation of Carolina larkspur September 02, 2007 I have some Delphinium carolinianum seeds and I am looking to germinate and propagate them. I threw some out on my caliche rubble Four years ago,and got one to germinate four years later. What time o... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Grooming and propagation of Bee Balm August 28, 2007 I planted our first Bee Balm [Mornarda didyma] bush a month ago. I`ve watered it daily and it is growing well with many runners apparent. Should I be deheading or pinching regularly? Should I cut it ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Germination of golden dalea seeds August 23, 2007 I have collected some golden dalea seeds. I live west of Austin in caliche soil. How would one germinate these seeds? What time of year should I plant them? What kind of seed treatment? Should I scari... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Propagation of century plants from "pups" August 10, 2007 I have two small century plants...about 10 inches tall...they are "pups" from an older one. one of them has three or four very small roots and the other looks like it was pulled up out of the ground... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Propagation of yucca by seed August 03, 2007 I'm just wondering, the yuccas in town are starting to drop their seed pods. How easy is it to start from their little black seeds? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Cold moist stratification of Echinacea purpurea July 23, 2007 I was looking at your info on Purple Coneflowers and it says: "Seed Treatment: Cold-moist stratification for two months improves germination." What is Cold-moist stratification? Thanks. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Long term storam of Lupinus arboreus seeds July 21, 2007 Hi - I was wondering what the best way to store lupine seeds (for long-term storage and maximum viability) is? I am a graduate student at Berkeley studying Lupinus arboreus. We have been storing seeds... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Care and propagation of American Beautyberry July 20, 2007 We have an American Beautyberry growing on our lot. Before we fenced the backyard it was browsed by deer, and survived by wedging itself between the fence and a juniper tree. How can we: 1. encou... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Propagation of Juniperus deppeana by seed July 17, 2007 Hello, I am interested in any info you can provide me on alligator juniper (Juniperus deppeana) seed propagation. Thank you. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Tiger lilies for Austin July 12, 2007 My dear friend absolutely loves tiger lilies, and I would love to plant some for her, but I wonder if the short winters here in Austin, TX make growing these difficult.. I know little of growing flowe... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
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