Episode 103: Seeds We’re Starting

Is there a better time of class than seed - ordering season ? You may shop for seeds online , or perhaps you favor the analog reading ( like us ) of paper catalogs . Regardless , ordering and starting seeded player is an human action of defiance against the winter consideration out of doors . Starting come says , “ Hey , coke and ice — you do n’t frighten away me ! I know spring is right-hand around the box . ” Today we ’ll talk about the seeds that have made it into our virtual shopping carts this year and order you a lilliputian scrap about what a particular form was deemed a must - have . Carol , being the nonmigratory seed - commence expert offers up some decorative and eatable options , while Danielle sticks to try - and - true veggies . join the host on this episode is digital content manager for FG , Christine Alexander , who has some extra insight to deal after she get a spate of seeds last yr to grow her own wedding bloom . What did well — and what did n’t ? Tune in to find out .

Special invitee : Christine Alexander , digital content manager forFine Gardening .

Carol’s Plants

‘ Verrone ’s Sophie ’ Dahlia pinnata ( Dahlia‘Verrone ’s Sophie ’ , Zones 8–11 )

‘ Defiant PhR ’ tomato

marvelous vervain ( Verbena bonariensis , geographical zone 7–10 )

Danielle’s Plants

‘ Red Burgundy ’ gumbo

‘ Sweet Pea Currant ’ tomato plant

‘ Mad Hatter ’ pepper

Christine’s Plants

‘ Glass Gem ’ corn whisky

‘ Fortex ’ French filet edible bean

‘ Waltham ’ butternut squash

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