Favorite Hot Tip

 

This silly blog was nominated for a gardening blog award. They asked us to write on a short prompt about our favorite tip for new gardeners. I haven't had a chance to read through all responses but my quick skimming seems that we are all on the same page. Just get started. Just try. Don't get overwhelmed by all the complicated gardening advice out there. It's magical and amazing. Find some dirt and some seeds and do it. Since we all basically said the same thing- here's one more step to my advice.

I planted these Zinnia seeds when I was in early labor with my daughter who was born just a short time two days later!

Buy good seeds. Do not buy the cheap seeds you see at big box stores. Those are the leftover seeds and that cheap price usually comes with poor results. Those seeds (and transplants) make new gardeners think they can't grow anything. Spend the extra dollar and get some quality heirloom seeds.

If you have a minute, you should check out some of these great gardening blogs. I'm hoping to find some new favorites. You can vote for Dirtiest Kid in the World here. Thanks!