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The Cost of Only Buying Plants from the Nursery
Once the nursery runs out of plants, your growing season ends! Our Chicago growing season lasts nine months, but most nurseries only sell vegetable and herb seedlings for 1/3 of that time. Make sure you're getting the most out of your garden. Keep it beautiful with new plants all season long.
A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Exact Gear I Use to Start Seeds
Take the guesswork out of seed starting! I've been using the gear I recommend in this guide for years to grow seeds for my own garden and for my garden installations. Don't waste your money with trial-and-error any longer!
Links to Small and Independent Businesses
Your support of my small business means everything to me, and I want to make it easy for you to pass along that support along to other small businesses. So while you can probably find most of these products on big players like Amazon, I’ve only included a link to small and mid-size business shops.
Nicole Jagielski
GARDEN COACH
Helping you incorporate growing your own herbs and vegetables into your busy, modern life is my passion. Most people believe they have a “black thumb,” but with the proper setup, I believe in your ability to grow more food on your patio, in your backyard, or on your balcony than you know what to do with.
Certified Gardenary Consultant