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10 Tips for New Gardeners
Have a little patch of earth all to yourself? A bountiful summer harvest of vegetables, fruits, flowers and herbs starts now.
Original Content  |  February 19, 2009
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Start with Seedlings

Some plants, like tomatoes, peppers and petunias, are difficult to grow from seed, so Charlie advises buying those plants as seedlings from a local garden center. If you are serious about starting your own seedlings indoors, Charlie says you should buy a special light system to grow your seeds under instead of relying on a windowsill for light, but those are expensive and can run from $60 to several hundred dollars.
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