"After 40 years of starting tomatoes from seed, I've learned a thing or two. Often the most important being what not to do." Comment from Rural Sprout
The more you know, the greater success you will have. The reward will be beautiful tomatoes.
Click here to go to the Rural Sprout article to learn from their experience of growing tomatoes.
"Right now I’m starting several varieties of tomatoes, purple tomatillos, and shishito peppers in 16 tiny seed starting pots recycled from years past. While 16 sounds like a reasonable number, it’s not uncommon for me to have upwards of 100 pots or more, of all sizes, once I’m in the thick of seed starting season. And, I rarely buy new pots." Comment from Garden Betty
I also rarely buy new pots and share her philosophy.
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"Seed costs are up and packet sizes are down—but your wallet (and your garden) doesn’t have to suffer. I’m sharing smart ways to get free seeds locally, plus my favorite sources for buying quality seeds on the cheap." Comment from Garden Betty"
I can relate to what she is saying. I have learned to gather my own seeds and propagate as much as possible to grow the garden. It will be a good idea to check out her advise.
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Another article
Ways to Get Free Seeds for Your Garden (and Share Your Own)
"Seed companies abound, offering a wealth of choices for our gardens. There are also plenty of free sources of seeds that can help you boost self-reliance, preserve biodiversity, build community, and help preserve one of our planet’s most precious resources—seeds. And you will likely make some new gardening friends along the way. Here's where you can find seeds for free, plus the best types of seeds to get from each source." Comment from Better Homes and Gardens
Click here to go to the Better Homes and Gardens article for some great ideas about getting free seeds.
"When the growing gets tough in winter, here's how to help your houseplants thrive during the colder months." Comment from Better Homes and Gardens
Click here to go to the Better Homes and Gardens article to get information on how you can take better care of your houseplants.
"Re-energizing your raised bed soil is one of the most important tasks you can perform to bring life back to your soil – and keep the plants you grow inside of them strong, healthy and productive. And the best part of all – it’s so easy to do!" Comment from Old World Garden Farms
Click here to go to the article to learn those important tasks.
