Grow up

t here’s nothing like the tranquil feeling of strolling around your vegetable patch, a morning cuppa in hand, watching dew droplets cling to the leaves of your fledgling seedlings. Perhaps you’ll even witness for the first time when a tiny seed germinates, making its way through the earth to reach the sun.

There’s a host of good reasons to grow plants from seeds. It’s a positive way to connect with Mother Earth, your vegetables are super fresh and therefore more nutrient-dense, you know exactly where your crops have come from, and you’ll save money. Before long you’ll be reaping the benefits of a bountiful harvest you can share with friends and family, and you’re also doing your bit to promote a cleaner, greener planet.

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