John asks…
Which store has the best ‘Garden Supply’ varieties?
This weekend the 18th and 19th I am starting my 2009 Vegetable Garden and I need to buy quite a few Garden stuffs, that’s why I’m asking.
Thanks
GardenersCardiff answers:
It might help if you said where you are.
Local growers and suppliers are the best source of everything that grows well, and fit your needs.
Big box stores have all that expensive real estate and advertising to recoup with your purchases. Local growers don’t. You benefit greatly!
Sandy asks…
Indoor garden advice?
I want to grow an indoor garden with my 3 year old daughter. What are some easy plants to grow, veggies, herbs or whatever.. I’d like to grow tomatoes, but I’ve been reading up on it and it looks like quite the process. What’s best for someone starting out (and someone without a green thumb!) I’ve heard of using teabags in the soil to help plants grow. Should I try this? Any other advice?
I’d like to grow everything from seeds, and I’d like to try at least 3 different plants (or more!)
Also, I’m in Ontario, Canada, so there’s lots of sun in the summer, but not so much in the winter, spring and fall.. plus it gets pretty cold by the window I plan on using for sunlight.
Thanks for reading!! 🙂
GardenersCardiff answers:
You might try getting some grow lights from your hardware store or garden supply,check for different sizes to find which will work for you. While grow lights may not be cost effective you may be able to grow a few plants indoors.perhaps you could start some plants indoors & plant them outdoors later. You might try lettuce in a windowbox and parsley & chives in pots to start. Try experimenting with additional plants to see what works. Good luck!
Susan asks…
Which is cheaper getting garden supplies & plants from a chain store (WalMart, Lowe’s etc) or from a nursery?
My mothers front yard needs some sprucing up, but neither she nor I have a lot of money to spend. I would like to plant some flowers and/or small shrubs, nothing too fancy, just want to make it look nice. It’s an activity that my kids (6 & 8) are willing to help with so it also can not be overly complicated. I have NOT been successful in the past with trying to have a flower bed, they look great for a little bit, but eventually just die. So any tips on what to plant, where to get the lowest price, or ways to make them live longer would be greatly appreciated! ~Thank You~
GardenersCardiff answers:
Walmart would be the cheapest… However, you could check for online coupons and watch for sales at Lowe’s and Home Depot. Nurseries tend to be a bit pricier.
As an annual flower, Marigolds are pretty easy to plant and take little fuss to grow. Just clip off the dead flowers and you will be rewarded with even more blooms.
Wave Petunia would be another pretty flower with little fuss…they plant them in abundance around my city they are inexpensive and give off quite a show for months.
Another favorite is Alyssum…very fragrent low growing border plant. Although this is an annual it reseeds itself and comes back year after year.
They all need to be watered. At least 2 or 3 times a week if the weather gets above 90.
Http://garden.lovetoknow.com/wiki/Category:Garden_Basics
My favorite go to web site for all my gardening questions.
Have fun… You and your children are building some good memories.
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