Birds & Blooms - USA (2021-02)

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It’s easy to cure an early case of

garden fever: Start seeds indoors.

Growing your own seedlings also saves

money and gives you the opportunity to

enjoy unusual varieties.

“It’s kind of fun to start things indoors,”

says Richard Jauron, a recently retired

horticulturist at Iowa State University.

“If you’re looking for a specific variety, you

may not find it locally at a greenhouse, so

you can buy the seed and start it yourself.”