An overview of reproduction by grafting, budding, layering and micropropagation.

Alpine plant enthusiast gives tips on raising bulbs and alpines from seed, including a section on gibberellic acid.

Discusses techniques (with pictures) on how to pollinate, collect and germinate orchid seeds.

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.

Features books, breeding tips, and information on pests and diseases.

Describes various methods utilizing cuttings, the rooting media, and containers for cutting.

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.

A forum for discussing all aspects of winter-sowing, the planting of seeds in containers outdoors in winter, for germination in spring. The FAQ contains a detailed explanation of the method.

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

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.

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.

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

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

Retired professor presents in-depth information on his rose hybridizing and germination techniques, along with photos of the results.

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

Provides insight on germinating seeds.

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).

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

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.

Information and measured plants for constructing a coop-style Nearing frame for propagating woody plants from cuttings.

Detailed information on seed raising, as well as other propagation methods.

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

Describes techniques employed for raising orchids from seedlings and includes a link to download Orchid Propagation Manual.

Demonstrates the basics of plant propagation using stem cuttings.