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Instructions for constructing a Nearing frame for propagating woody plants from cuttings, and how to use it.

Information on propagation techniques for selected Hawaiian indigenous and endemic plants.

Provides a listing of plant names and the methods to germinate the seed.

Several guides for gardeners on raising different kinds of plants from seeds.

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.

Describes how to take cuttings, make divisions, take offsets and various methods of grafting.

Provides insight on germinating seeds.

Harvesting, sowing, and a germination database of over 1000 plants, images of seeds, seedpods, seedlings, and botanical information.

Description of collecting and sowing spores, potting the fonds and includes a drawing of the fern life cycle.

Describes the collection and germinations of seeds, propagation by cuttings, safe use of growth hormones and a growing plants glossary with drawings.

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.

Forum for discussion of seed-starting topics by gardeners of all experience levels. Particularly active in winter and spring.

A forum for discussing all aspects of winter-sowing, the planting of seeds in containers outdoors in winter, for germination in spring.

Bonsai enthusiast Brent Walston explains the fundamentals of germinating woody species, emphasizing the requirement to break down germination inhibitors.

Detailed instructions on the entire process from seed collection and viability testing to sowing and maintenance the seedlings. Primary focus is on Coulter pine.

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.

The germination guide on this society's site lists requirements for a large number of plants (not just alpines), down to species level.

Provides descriptions with drawings of leaf with petiole, leaf without petiole, split vein leaf, leaf bud, cane and root cuttings.

Home gardener describes his method for germinating seeds using moist filter papers and ziplock baggies. Also detailed germination information for many plant species.

Describes various methods of cuttings, division and layering techniques (with pictures) and a chart of propagation techniques listed by common plant name.