🌿 Moving From Germination to Establishment This is Part 2 of the Desert Rose (Adenium obesum) propagation series at North Port Blooms. In this stage, Desert Rose seedlings are transplanted from germination trays into individual 4-inch pots. This is a critical step where each plant begins developing its own root system and establishing independently after … Read more
At North Port Blooms, one of the most reliable ways to multiply plants is through geranium propagation from cuttings. This method allows a single healthy plant to become multiple new plants using simple backyard techniques. In this guide, I’ll walk through exactly how I propagate geraniums using stem cuttings, node placement, rooting hormone, and humidity … Read more
🌹 How to Get More Blooms on Climbing Roses If your climbing rose is growing tall but not producing many flowers, the issue usually isn’t the plant—it’s the direction of growth. Climbing roses naturally prioritize vertical growth, which limits how many flowering sites they activate along the cane. The key to more blooms is simple: change … Read more
I didn’t expect this from my Bush Champion cucumber plant. What started as a compact “bush-type” cucumber has quickly turned into something more aggressive in growth behavior—sending out tendrils and climbing my cage just like a vine. At around 1.5 months from seed, I decided to document what’s happening in real time in my backyard … Read more
🌿 Watching Life Break Through the Soil This is Part 1 of the Desert Rose (Adenium obesum) seed growing series at North Port Blooms. In this stage, the focus is simple but powerful: early germination inside a controlled humidity environment—the moment seeds begin transitioning from dormancy into active life. What you’re seeing in the video is not a … Read more
In this first part of the Geranium Series at North Port Blooms, I walk through the complete process of starting geranium seeds from scratch. This is a real-time backyard propagation project showing exactly how seeds are prepared, planted, and set up for germination. The goal is simple: document the full journey from seed to bloom … Read more
🌸 Getting Started with Zonal Geraniums Welcome to North Port Blooms. I’m starting things off with one of my favorite plants—the zonal geranium. The variety I’m working with right now features white petals with soft pink centers, blooming in tight clusters above deep green foliage. These plants don’t just look good—they’re reliable growers here in … Read more