How best to use seed catalogs

Seed and nursery catalogs are out and we’re on the road to planning our 2024 gardens.  

Catalogs are more than just pictures. They are reference books, telling us what will and won’t grow here or how long it will take for a plant to grow. Catalogs can be a resource to help you save time and money, so you don’t buy plants that aren’t designed for our growing conditions. 

Lots of information is available from catalogs. You can determine if a plant is an annual or perennial and understand the mature plant size, shape, and soil requirements. Color options, blooming period and cold tolerance will be listed.

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