How do I get free plants?
How do I get free plants?
Craigslist, Freecycle, and even your newspaper can be a great source for free plants. Look for offers to start appearing in March (or whenever it warms up in your area).
What is the best website to buy flower seeds?
Best Places to Buy Garden Seeds
- Annie’s Annuals & Perennials. www.anniesannuals.com.
- Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds. www.rareseeds.com.
- Botanical Interests. www.botanicalinterests.com.
- Johnny’s Selected Seeds. www.johnnyseeds.com.
- John Scheepers Kitchen Garden Seeds.
- Pinetree Garden Seeds.
- Prairie Moon Nursery.
- Renee’s Garden.
What is the easiest flowers to grow from seed?
Top 10 easy to grow flowers
- Sunflowers. Always a favourite with kids – they’ll definitely be impressed with Sunflower ‘Mongolian Giant’ growing up to 14 feet tall!
- Sweet Peas.
- Nigella (Love in A Mist)
- Aquilegia.
- Eschscholzia (Californian Poppy)
- Nasturtium.
- Marigold.
- Hardy Geranium (Cranesbill)
When should I start flower seeds?
A Simple Seed Starting Rule Start seed 6 weeks before your last frost date. For annuals and perennials you can extend this to 8 weeks. Most seed germinates in 2 weeks, so this gives you 4-6 weeks of actual growing time before they go outside and that is adequate time for seedlings to put on enough growth to be outside.
What are free flowering plants?
Free-flowering as an adjective simply means that the plant produces flowers freely; generously and in profusion. In the same way that you might say a person who is generous with their time gives their time freely.
How can I get free garden seed samples by mail?
Catalogs
- Select Seeds- Request a seed and garden catalog.
- Southern Exposure Seed Exchange – Get a Garden Guide and Seed Catalog.
- Spring Hill Nursery – Receive a gardening catalog and free shipping coupon by mail.
How do I grow free seeds?
How to Get Free Seeds
- Sign Up for Seed Catalogs. Seed companies often send first-time customers high-value coupons.
- Participate in an Online Seed Swap or Exchange.
- Find a Seed Library.
- Watch for Free Seed Listings on Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace.
- Take Advantage of Free Seed Offers.
- Save Seeds From Your Own Garden.