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Re: New gardener

Get a copy of Organic Gardening-- your local library probably has it.
They have a seed exchange page.  Many people will send you extra seeds for
the cost of a S.A.S.E.

Ask the library where your local Cooperative Extension is-- they can give you
lots of advice for gardening in your area. They may also be able to tell you
where in your area you can get FREE soil enhancers or mulch--in my area
(Northern Va.) many governments offer free mulch.

The library should also have good gardening books--DON'T buy one until you
find it's indispensible (even Mel's!)

One tip, courtesy of The Tightwad Gazette  (she's a kook, but once in a while
she makes sense):  unless it's a veggie you CRAVE, it may make sense NOT to
grow it if you can find it in the grocery store.

One of my own: if you use herbs in cooking, grow them! They don't take up
much space and if you've ever checked the per pound price in the store, you
can see it really pays to grow them. I dry dill, oregano and thyme in my
microwave and grow enough each summer for a year's use!

Good luck--and have fun!

Lisa   (the librarian)
Alexandria, VA   (Zone 7, I think)
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