Some gardeners dream of a greenhouse filled with exotic plants while others simply wish they could grow plants that hate their current climate. Making either of these scenarios a reality is bound to cost far more than any one person could afford. To be honest, I’m still amazed at the thought of the large collection of incredibly expensive sun pitchers that I saw at the Atlanta Botanic Gardens on my last trip there. But the truth of the matter is that most gardeners’ budgets don’t coincide with their aspirations and since Santa no longer delivers big ticket items to our houses, we’re forced to decide what we can and cannot live without. Read More