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I’m New to Gardening: Is Starting From Seed Worth It?

February 24, 2020 by Steph Coelho Leave a Comment

Starting From Seed

‘Tis the season to start fielding questions from curious friends interested in starting a garden. One of my friends recently moved into a new home and is keen to grow a few incredible edibles in her available outdoor space. She’s unsure of whether to bother with seed starting and wondered if she’d be better off…

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