Testing Seed Viability
As the Fall approaches, I’ve turned to the seeds in my drawer I kept from last year’s harvest, along with a few half opened packets of seeds I had from […]
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Are Name Brand Seeds Worth It? What I’ll Pay More for and What I Won’t
For me, the brand name matters sometimes, but mostly because of what tends to come with it. I will pay more when I can point to something concrete, whether that
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Best Seed Companies for Home Gardeners (2026 Buyer’s Guide)
As a backyard gardener, I know how difficult it can be to decide which seed companies are worth your time and money. My list of favorites is by no means
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Ferry-Morse Seeds Review: What I Learned After a Full Growing Season
I went into the hardware store last spring for potting mix and plant labels. I came out with those things, plus Ferry-Morse packets of tomatoes, cucumbers, beans, lettuce, basil, parsley,
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Ferry-Morse Vs Burpee
Most gardeners, myself included, plan my garden by what flower or plant I want to display on my property. Most gardeners aren’t looking at which brand they’re pulling off the
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Best Seed Company for Beginners: How to Choose Seeds for Your First Garden
Starting a garden sounds straightforward, until you’re trying to buy your first seeds. One minute, you’re thinking about a few herbs, beans, and then maybe some tomatoes. The next, you’re
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The Best Seeds for Flower Gardens: A Buyer’s Guide
If spring in the air excites you just like it does for me, then you love those first few weeks when leaves are beginning to pop out on tree branches,
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The Home Gardener’s Complete Guide to Buying Flower Seeds: Top 10 Seed Companies Reviewed
Let’s be honest, gardening is an incredibly rewarding interest but it can all feel very overwhelming sometimes, even to experienced gardeners such as myself. You and I both know there
11 Best Long Planter Boxes to Enhance Your Garden With
People buy long planter boxes for different reasons. For some people, their gardens, patios, or backyards may have limited space, and planter boxes are the easiest way to add more
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How to Find the Best Garden Pruning Saw: Our Top Picks
Pruning saws are an essential tool for gardeners, landscapers, and other people who work outdoors. Pruning shears are great for smaller branches, but they don’t work well when you have
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