Seed catalogs now land with the excitement of a holiday gift, and gardeners no longer toss them onto the coffee table for later. Many open them immediately, pen in hand, circling varieties with the intensity of a sports draft. Garden centers notice the shift, seed companies feel the pressure, and backyard growers feel oddly triumphant…
buying seedlings
Buying Seedlings: Getting Your Money’s Worth
I am exhausted to the bone. Normally, at this time of year, I get excited about seed starting. I take stock of my seed supplies, order seeds I’m missing, and start planning out my garden. This year, I’ve yet to do any of that. I’m too overwhelmed and tired, so I’ve decided to forego…