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The Home Garden Seed Association (HGSA) is a member driven organization
of companies in the garden seed trade. Our goal is to assist our
membership in growing their businesses by promoting gardening from seed
as the easy, economical and rewarding way to garden. At our meetings and
Annual Conference and Summer Trials, we provide members with extensive variety
evaluations, networking, continuing education and roundtable discussions
about issues and concerns shared by member companies and affiliates.
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1. Grow your own food, it’s healthier and more nutritious, at a fraction
of today’s supermarket costs.
2. Save your gas money with fewer trips to the store – “shop” in your
own backyard.
3. When you buy started plants for your garden, you have no idea what
has been fed to or sprayed on them to get them ready for market.
4. It is easy, and fun, to grow your own plants from seeds!
5. You can grow unusual plants from seed never found "already-started"
in nurseries and garden centers.
6. You have personal control of nurturing your seedlings to become the
safest, healthiest plants.
7. Become a member of the long legacy of American Home Gardeners who
have grown their own vegetables, herbs and flowers from fresh seed. |
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 How
to Get Great Germination Every Time
Nature germinates huge numbers of seeds every year with no fuss at
all. You can do the same. Be sure to use fresh seed, take the time to
prepare containers or garden beds and read all seed packet instructions
carefully. Start now, and your garden will be a showcase in a matter of
weeks.
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How
often do you hear or find yourself wondering what is the difference
between an heirloom and an open-pollinated seed variety, an F-1 hybrid
and a “GMO? This
article helps you make educated
decisions about what is best for your own use. Feel free to print and share. |
