Anyone who reads our garden articles on regular basis knows that I talk a lot about the cost-effectiveness of growing your own plants from seed. However, there are plenty of good reasons to use starts instead of doing all the work yourself. With seeds vs starts, it’s just a question of what works best for you. I created this overview to help gardeners figure out which one of these methods would work best for their current situation. You might even decide to opt for a mixture of both like I did. Read More
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The Choosy Gardener – How to Avoid Picking Bad Plants
Summer is upon us. If you didn’t get your seeds planted or your seedlings simply didn’t come up, it’s time to take that walk of shame to the garden center in search of plant starts (we won’t judge). Or, perhaps you just need a flower or two to brighten up your patio. No worries! Here’s some helpful advice so that you can avoid selecting bad plants. Read More
