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Learn how to start vegetables, flowers from seed

by · January 30, 2024

Here’s a tip for every budget-conscious gardener: What can greatly expand the diversity of your garden while saving a lot of money? Grow plants from seed.
But how do you get those seeds off to a healthy start? Which varieties are easiest to grow? When do you set your baby plants outdoors and how do you assure that they’ll thrive?

Find out at free workshops at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 10, offered by Green Acres Nursery & Supply.

All seven Green Acres locations will host “Starting from Seed,” part of the chain’s Garden Talk series. Green Acres garden gurus will offer their expert advice on how to get seeds off to their best beginnings, then keep them growing strong.

These workshops will focus on the basics: How to get seeds to sprout and then keep them going. Green Acres staff also will offer tips on which vegetables and flowers are easiest to grow and shortcuts for success. Find out what are the best growing mediums for seed starting and other needs such as light and warmth. Also learn how to avoid seed starting pitfalls such as “damping off.”

No advance registration is necessary; just show up with your questions and the ability to take notes.

Green Acres are located in Sacramento, Auburn, Citrus Heights, Elk Grove, Folsom, Rocklin and Roseville.

For details and directions: https://idiggreenacres.com/.

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