How To Get CHEAP PLANTS For Your Garden: Don't Get RIPPED OFF!

[@TheMillennialGardener]

If you enjoyed this video, please “Like” and share it to help increase its reach! Thanks for watching😀TIMESTAMPS here: 0:00 Save Money Buying Plants 1:47 Tip #1: Plant Nurseries 2:47 Tip #2: How to Get Free Plants 3:52 Tip #3: The Grocery Store Trick 5:35 How To Separate Seedlings 8:50 Separating Large Plant Roots 9:57 How To Fertilize Seedlings 11:34 How To Acclimate Plants To Sun 14:36 Adventures With Dale

[@cakesaregood5176]

We have cooperative exchange in my state. Called co-op for short. Great price and great quality.

[@Gardeningchristine]

I bought 25 Egyptian walking onion bulbuls for eBay for about $5+ shipping. They sent 75 healthy bulbuls and they also sent 25 perennial garlic bulbuls that are supposed to come back every year also. You bet I left them glowing feedback! Awesome experience.

[@Tazzyone.]

Wow! Can you share their store name?

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Was that a mistake? 😆 A win is a win!

[@Gardeningchristine]

@@TheMillennialGardener no I think they were just a nice gardener. They sent care instructions for both and a note about the perennial garlic. I don’t think they counted either except to make sure there was at least 25.

[@Gardeningchristine]

@@Tazzyone. kgproofer, but they don’t have any for sale right now. I’m pretty sure it’s a fall product.

[@djintaprize]

I went to lowes in Shallotte not long after watching this video. I was excited to see the Bonnies truck what looked like unloading but when i got closer the driver/loader came up to me and told me they were all going to compost that day and that a new truck would be there tomorrow. I said ok thank you ill keep looking to get an idea for the next day. He came up to me again and just started giving me plants! I came home with 12 plants ready to be transplanted, a full grown Jalepeno plant that had 10 peppers on it already (price tag alone said 20$!!) , a strawberry plant, and 2 lavender plants all for free! Everything looked good still and I even found a few that had muilple seedlings in one! And to think I almost didnt go. Boy am I glad I did!

[@SandstormGT]

A lot of the local schools around town sell transplants really cheap to raise money for various things. They have a reasonable selection as well.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

If that is an option, definitely use it.

[@saundrawaugh1979]

We started going to the farmers market years ago and met a lot of local farmers, local nurseries and love to get our transplants from them!!!!!

[@TheMillennialGardener]

It's always better to support honest, small businesses.

[@1man2many]

Check to see if your county Master Gardeners are doing an annual plant sale. Alameda County had more than 7000 plants for sale, each lovingly grown from seed by volunteers. The sale was April 20-21 weekend and served as a fundraiser for our demonstration gardens and community outreach. There were Master Gardeners present for questions and short classes too. It is fun for everyone.

[@JenniferEmme81]

I can't wait for our Master Gardeners sale which is this coming Saturday!! They have the best HUGE tomato plants for very cheap!

[@kevinmiller5467]

I live in Ohio, what I love about this channel is you are always doing what I need to do in a month. Great for my planning.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

One of the benefits of my location is in about 4 weeks ahead of most, so by the time I film, edit and upload, I’m 1-2 weeks early 😊

[@matthewfriday2979]

I can attest from personal experience over the years that 100% of this video is helpful and absolutely works.

[@lbarmstrong1]

I paid a whopping $49.00 for a peony plant today at Lowe's. It's a beauty, a Hawaiian Apricot or something... I thought it looked like there were three stems, so when I got it home I found out it was VERY dividable, with each part having quite a bit of roots. That said, I planted and didn't think about putting it in some shade to recover. I don't really want to disturb where I put it, so I think I'll try some shade cloth for a couple days. Wish me luck and THANK YOU for all your great advice. I've been a subscriber for a full year and can't believe how the time flies. Loved your interview with James. Also... I overwintered three pepper plants and you should SEE how great they look out in the garden as of yesterday. In ATL.

[@NPC2_4_U]

My local Lowes always has a few carts of half price, not in tip top shape plants. they're not usually veggies but fruit vines and plants and other stuff. I've gotten some great plants for garden and house. It is, to me, fun to take a struggling plant and make it beautiful and huge.

[@Firevine]

I got several blueberry bushes from their distressed plants rack a few weeks ago for just a couple of bucks each. They looked fine after just a few days of care, and now they're all bearing fruit.

[@milliealford8968]

When I do buy plants, I always look for more than 1 in the pot.😊 thanks, loved your interview with NJ James.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Thank you! It was fun putting that interview together.

[@MichaelRei99]

@@TheMillennialGardenerHe should come snd visit you!!

[@rhondabliss4620]

I always search for 2-3 plants per each container. I can justify the purchase doing this.

[@buttonenfuego]

In California...our local community college horticulture, $1 each. And they are all Baker Creek seedlings

[@TheMillennialGardener]

That's a good deal if you have that available. Support them.

[@kmoore5150]

All good advice. I gave a presentation to our garden club in January called "Free, nearly-free and cheap plants". This also includes plant swaps (was at one last weekend), exchanges (I run a plant exchange page on Nextdoor) , cuttings/rooting (tomatoes are easy), if your potatoes have sprouted, and several other methods.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

There are always cheap ways to do things. Planting pantry potatoes and garlic are one of the best things. We all have that potato or garlic head that got buried and is sprouting. Don't toss them! Stick them in the ground!

[@kyleb835]

I literally was just at Lowes and laughed at the 5.95 plant prices! For 1 plant! It is cheaper to just grocery shop at that point

[@TheMillennialGardener]

It's absurd. And the varieties aren't even anything special or interesting.

[@mary-tu6hh]

And seeds aren't much cheaper!

[@Wordsalad69420]

Especially because they treat them like absolute garbage. Big box seedlings are bottom of the barrel quality.

[@daviddeane3163]

@@TheMillennialGardener I almost exclusively go straight to the marked down area at Lowe's where I've found some really good deals. Those plants are usually neglected or nearing the end of season. A bit of knowledge and care is all you need to have yourself one heck of a deal! Love your information.

[@markskibo5159]

@@mary-tu6hh AND less in the packet, Park seed, Persian cucumber seed 10 seeds $9.99

[@ausfoodgarden]

Yep here in Australia too you can get plant bargains at the grocery store. Spring onion bunch at the supermarket $3 a small punnet of tiny seedlings at the big box store $5 Rooted herbs $3 at grocery $6 at big box. We also sometimes have markets/plant sales by people trying to raise money for charities etc. Better price, better quality AND you're helping the community. Win, win, win. Cheers!

[@mrspogadaeus]

I was given some plants late into the growing season last year that were being thrown out, and most were not really any good, but I got quite a few arugula plants that were going to seed already, and I liked the flavor (I don't normally like arugula, but this variety had a bit of a licorice aftertaste, and it was DELICIOUS!) So I let it go to seed and some of the seeds fell in the little pots and sprouted. I planted them in the fall and they survived and got HUGE over the winter! I covered them during the few times it got down to 10° or lower, and uncovered them the rest of the time. They are now creating seed for me as well as leaves for eating and I will always grow this variety in my garden! ❤

[@stephenlonon4605]

Many small nurseries will have sections dedicated to native plants. They will also be knowledgeable regarding what vegetable and fruit varieties do well in your climate. In addition, many of them will offer tours, so if you do end up having to make a long drive to a mom & pop nursery, they will be happy to make it worth your time. There is nothing better than establishing a relationship with your local nursery!

[@renel7303]

So true! The local high end nursery is wonderful. Their pricing on herbs and veg is lower than any of the big box stores. Fruit trees are cheaper while still being exorbitant. The best part is they only sell what does well here. The owner has a veg garden too. We were talking last year about the fact that the previous year everyone's tomatoes were unproductive. I was glad to hear it wasn't just me. Fortunately they are on my end of town, less than 10 minutes away.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Unfortunately, a lot of the small nurseries around here are re-sellers. They don't grow anything. They just import the same stuff the big box stores get and sell them for higher prices 😬 That's why it's such a treat when you find a nursery that actually starts their own seeds and grafts their own plants. Those businesses are worth driving an hour or more for. Real, honest, hard-working folks making it happen. If you have one of those nearby, they're a goldmine!

[@renel7303]

@@TheMillennialGardener the one I mentioned earlier is a reseller but not Bonnie, two California based businesses that really cater to our growing conditions. The quality is higher, price is lower and we get some unusual varieties.

[@ross-smithfamily6317]

A couple of ways to get free plants: 1) pay attention to what "volunteers" you have when you are weeding in the spring, so you don't accidentally weed out a desirable seedling. 2) throw tomato seeds, pepper seeds, peas, etc. from grocery store food into the garden to let seeds sprout by themselves. 3) swap extra seedlings with a friend or neighbor. 4) cover a sweet potato 80% in soil to grow free slips, then pull the slips off the sweet potato and plant them in May.

[@missmollycollie911]

So I just found a squash seedling growing in my lawn which is maybe 50 feet from my garden and I did not grow them last year. Maybe it is a melon that the grandkids put in the trash which is right next to where it is growing!

[@amyk6028]

I have 2 volunteer Spaghetti Squash plants that popped up under my garden fence 🎉 Can’t wait to see how they do growing up the fence this summer ❤

[@ross-smithfamily6317]

@@missmollycollie911 The volunteers make the best garden plants!

[@ross-smithfamily6317]

@@amyk6028 Your spaghetti squash grew in the perfect spot!

[@kathrynheath4769]

Some libraries have seed exchanges - if not, start one!

[@elizabethblane201]

About six weeks ago, I took a knife to 4-for-the-price-of-one yellow zucchini start from Home Depot and put each of the four into red solo cups. All four are now planted in Earth Boxes or the garden and thriving. The roots on most plants are hardier than you might think.

[@sherriianiro747]

Same here!

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Very nice! $5 a plant is a terrible deal, but 4 for $5 is manageable. Smart move.

[@jennifersmith2567]

I found supersweet 100 cherry tomatoes at walmart for 1.99. I already started some from seed but i couldnt pass it up they were bigger than my seedlings. And I found sun sugar tomates at home depot after i binged alot of your tomato videos. I was so excited 2 in one pot!

[@TheMillennialGardener]

They are two outstanding varieties. $2 is still high for one plant, but they are good tomatoes. SS100 is especially productive. If you can find $2 pots with doubles in them, that's even better.

[@MichaelRei99]

The price was one reason I started germinating my own but the lack of variety was my main driver. There is so much diversity you are really missing out if you don’t do your own ! For example I am growing 6 types of tomatoes this year, Kelloggs Breakfast, Orange peach , Mennonite, Purple Reign, Cream sausage,and a 3 pound beefsteak variety for a size competition. You Aren’t finding a single one of those varieties anywhere!! Thanks for the separating tip and GOOOOOO Dale !!!

[@master11pizza63]

Due to life issues I will not be able to germinate for seed this year so I ordered transplants for the first time. I got a Kelloggs Breakfast so I am excited to see someone else giving it a try !

[@Gardeningchristine]

My Bucheit’s has 4 pack vegetables and flowers for $1.49. Not huge plants but if my seedlings 🌱 fail that’s usually where I go for replacements.

[@lydiamashcka4362]

I work at a farm and garden supply and yes, the prices are insane. I have never sold so many seed planting trays and packets of seeds as I have this year!!! I have always, always encouraged my customers to buy seeds instead of plants and not just because of the economy of seed planting but also because of the control you will have over every part of your plants' health. Growers spray the plants with growth regulating hormones which can absolutely destroy things like bell peppers, I have seen this with my own eyes.

[@i1bike]

Ciao from Europe. In any country price of a tomato seedling does not go over 1 euro/dollar. Here, the price is 60 cents. Big box store, flower store, plant stuff store, farming hardware store or big universal gardens

[@nolagirlhomestead]

Plenty of school gardens now have plant sales during spring. Better prices, better plants and different varieties grown by young gardeners

[@i1bike]

@@nolagirlhomestead That doesnt exist in this part of europe. We dont have gardening clubs, gardening isnt a hobby. Gardening companies have their workers and no fans or pro-bono helpers. People who live in village grow around their house, everyone else are consumerists. I live in suburban village-ish where every house had soil, but they replaced it with concrete. Im the only one in 10km2 who actually grows something.

[@kittenwithagun]

This came at just the right time. I got my first vertical garden this morning and was not as gentle as I wanted to be uprooting my herbs to repot them in the new planter. I was afraid I might kill them, but after hearing you say that the basil is going to regrow even after cutting the roots apart, I feel reassured that my plants have a fighting chance.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

As long as you allow them to re-acclimate in a shady spot, they should recover. Make sure the spot is shady, humid and relatively warm. Hacked up plants won't appreciate sunlight, wild temperature fluctuations or other stressors, but if they're given a sheltered, gentle environment, they often recover.

[@kingsdaughter3138]

Everybody down south is transplanting. Where I live, we have another month of frosty nights. 😍🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱🍃

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Our gardens get killed in the summer sun, so we have to start early. It’s too hot to grow traditional vegetables starting in June.

[@thall3827]

I've already put all my starters out, and direct sowed some stuff, and we're getting a frost advisory tonight 😢 dang it I thought I was good when we had 90 freaking degrees last week!

[@MichaelRei99]

@@TheMillennialGardenernot with those shade cloths you showed us!!

[@JM.TheComposer]

Yup, here in Ontario, my local big box is finally letting us into their garden centre, but you have to take the back door from the paint aisle. 😅 They're still in early setup days. My Walmart has finally opened the garden centre door, but it's pretty bare in there.

[@catracampolieto8989]

I don't plant my tomato and pepper starts until Memorial Day weekend. It can get cold even after that.

[@renitameares3838]

I was just at Lowe’s this afternoon and the plant truck was sitting outside getting ready to unload them. After speaking to him, he said he was there because of a sale that was starting, 3 for $9.99. Since I did not get my seeds started this year, I stocked up and found many with multiple seedlings. I got my money’s worth, as best I could. Of course it would have been much more economical had I done my job a few months back. I have seeds. 😣

[@winniejack2492]

I already got ripped off but not for long cause I’m learning from all my utube teachers. 😊

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Seed starting is definitely the way to go. If you can grow your own, it's not only way more affordable, but it's so rewarding.

[@JenniferTurturici]

My Walmart had bell pepper transplant for $2 this year. I got 2 of them, and they are looking great so far. Each one has 5 peppers growing on them right now so far.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

That's a little more reasonable, but still high. I went to Lidl yesterday, and they were selling 8-packs of all different peppers and tomatoes for $2.99. I bought one out of principle and for an experiment 😀 Grocery stores, especially the bargain types like Lidl, Aldi, Piggly Wiggly, etc. have surprising deals sometimes.

[@JenniferTurturici]

@@TheMillennialGardener I will have to try Aldi's cause I don't have any of the other stores here. I only have Publix, Winn dixie or Walmart

[@angelayounger2582]

So glad that I'm not the only one that does exactly what you do. My husband has been horrified when I whipped out the knife to cut my plant root balls in half . I use Miracle-Gro because it's the most cost-efficient. Not ashamed to say. I love your ideas!! One other note, my husband is always amazed when our transplants are still alive the next day. I told him that I always take a very small pinch plain Epsom salts and place it around the transplant. Then I water in with my Miracle-Gro. I can't remember the last time I lost a transplant either. Then just like you, I shaved my plants till they get acclimated from being transplanted. I keep the sun off of them for a day or two. Love your show!

[@nikkireigns]

What does the epsom salt do? Will give it a try 🌱

[@GracedAngel]

​@@nikkireigns it provides magnesium which helps with transplant shock

[@Gracieinspired]

Lowes is having 3 for $10 this week. I would never pay the $5.97 per plant. I ended up picking up Rosemary, Lavender and chives as I missed the sowing dates for those. Also the brassicas were $4.98 for a pack of six and I killed all of my brassica seedlings unfortunately 😢so I had to supplement those dead brassicas with those. This is my first year gardening! Decided to go big and I’m a mess 😂😂😂😂. Most of my seedlings died

[@johnhowaniec5979]

We have a big greenhouse near us south of Chicago the size of 2 walmarts put together that sell veg plants 1.49 or under 5 for 4 pack!

[@diego_villena]

I was late starting my peppers so I elected instead to buy some plants. I’m glad I saw this video first because I ended up driving to Lowe’s where they had 3/$10 deal going on. I picked all doubles. Cutting them was kind of stressful because one or two of them definitely ended up with fewer roots than their companions. But they went into potting mix, and were completely doused in that stinky fish fertilizer mix (which I was surprised to see I already owned-unopened I might add) as well as some rooting hormone. I was certain at least one of my poblanos was done for, it looked really wretched and falling over itself. Lo and behold the next morning, all were standing tall and erect, clearly in a mood to survive. I’m going to let them all recover for a few days under the car port before moving them out to the garden boxes. Worked out to $1.67 per pepper plant. Not too bad at all. Thanks MG, we’re lucky to have you as a resource and me especially as a fellow coastal Carolinian.

[@inannashu689]

I just planted a hundred tomatoes out today that I started from seedlings. Whew! lol

[@ArtistCreek]

This is a GREAT tip. Why waste the run off!!! 8:53

[@ndj6424]

There is a local non profit greenhouse that employees developmentally disabled adults. They are the most amazing gardeners I’ve ever met and whatever I don’t start comes from them! They sell out each and every year usually mid July!

[@JacobHarrisOC]

That's awesome! What locale?

[@ndj6424]

@@JacobHarrisOC it’s called Greenleaf Collective in Southern Oregon. I hope there are others like it all over the world as it is so wonderful!

[@toddallen7862]

I started some tomatoes way too early and learned that propegating the suckers works really well. It also helped me use less seeds. I also noticed that you dont get as many seeds per packet anymore. You genuinely care about what you're doing and I salute you

[@mikek5631]

This year, in my area, even local nurseries and grocery stores have jacked up the prices on all plants. It seems the "new" normal pricing for any type of plant starts at $5 and goes up from there. I am disgusted by the greed that has crept into gardening. I am so glad I start my own seeds because it would cost me a small fortune if not. I feel for those people just getting by and only have so much disposable income because they are being squeezed out of home gardening.

[@rossplainold1565]

Our local Master Gardener club in Clarksville TN has a plant sale once a year. Also the local Amish have a nursery on their farm. Their prices are less then half what the big box stores charge

[@kymee84]

Saying hi as someone who grew up in Cville!

[@TheMillennialGardener]

I believe it. It's always good to support to local places.

[@Gundumb_guy]

I have a local green house I go to with my mom every year right around Mother’s Day. ALL VEGETABLES, and herbs, are a 1.25. What a deal. I literally start my “garden” every year for like 20 bucks and I know I’m supporting a small business.

[@gardeninggalagain]

So many good ideas! I've also found that local plant groups' sales are a great place to find seedlings to buy or trade.

[@baneverything5580]

I tested planting some dry green peas from a store bag. They grew great. Just a pack of 30 seeds online are MORE than the dry ones for food. Black eyed peas will grow too. I like to cook the immature pods to get more food value from them. I think it was a mistake to allow my mustard to produce seeds this year. I should have something else growing there. It`s taking too long. Oh well.

[@ticktock2383]

Aloe vera juice also works when dividing or transplanting. Love the information!

[@GetFitEatRight]

Aldi selling Hybicus and Hydrangea plants for $10 each which is a fraction of home depot's $65-$90

[@TheMillennialGardener]

A lot of times, when you walk into a grocery store, they have a nice selection of "indoor" tropicals for not very much money. They will need to be acclimated to full sun conditions outdoors, though, so keep that in mind.

[@ArtistCreek]

Dang! I got a huge 3ft fushia hibiscus at Walmart for $17

[@MiskalM16]

If you live within driving distance of the Amish. They usually have great prices. Also, don't forget about propagating. Tomatoes and basil are super easy. I only had 1 of a particular tomato plant, and I took cuttings and regrew👍

[@moocrazytn]

Mennonites, too.

[@Yankee_Doodle_Stacker]

you can also buy a couple tomato plants early as soon as you see them and start cutting the suckers off and rooting them. I dont do it often, I grow from seed but I have before a couple of times. I imagine you could do a whole garden this way if you get ahold of the plants early enough.

[@evelynbarnes8060]

Wonderful information, thank you

[@TheMillennialGardener]

You’re welcome!

[@markskibo5159]

I thought Bonnie was gouging us here in CA, I see you too right next to them.Ridiculous prices for sure !!! But we just got done landscaping out front yard, trees WOW 7' Japanese Maple green $425! I am a 3 stem plant stalker too !!!! Thanks

[@ToddSmithPartners]

Excellent tips. We have quite a few local nurseries here east of Atlanta. I’ll be sure to also keep aware of the grocery stores as well. Great info

[@TheMillennialGardener]

That's fortunate. We don't have many where I live that grow seedlings, so it takes a little hunting. I just grow them all from seed, which is the ultimate money saver.

[@TheSprinterVan]

Great advice shopping for doubles and triples Besides vegetables I look for other plants Flowers, shrubs and Cactus I feel like I'm hitting a bonus when I find one like that Pay for one get one free😊😊😊

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Technically, you pay for the pot. Whatever's in it is up for grabs 😆

[@Gardeningchristine]

Was growing cucumbers in my south facing window and it was warm enough to open the window and the sun cooked those cucumbers leaves before I realized what was happening. They didn’t recover.☹️ But lesson learned that window light is not the same as screen light.

[@vickiewest1199]

I live in the city and hubby isn’t wild about raised beds in the yard but he bought me two greenstalks. I have them all planted and they are doing well. Especially the tomatoes. Went out to check on them today and the stupid squirrels dug in almost every one of them. I’ve lost several plants. I’m just sick over it.

[@gamingwithfrodo]

Ground cayenne pepper sprinkled on the ground/soil around my plants keeps those little varmints away. They dig in everything and pilfer the produce.

[@thehelloman0rs]

My local grocery store was selling transplants for $1.50 about a month ago. I was surprised how reasonable the prices were. They looked at least as good as the transplants you showed that were $6

[@winniejack2492]

I have not been successful with seedlings but I’m gonna keep trying.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

There is a learning curve, but once you get it, it comes easy. Check out this video for my setup: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nmLVo3uibdSGgLssi=Fv3awvH7erTBpHX-

[@wellersonoliveira5334]

Here he comes with another banger 💪 Took me a long time to realize that my real problem was the rain. Let me explain, I planted direct on the ground, and since the ph of my soil is so messed up, when it rains, the nutrients within the soil gets "flushed" kinda. So the plants became weakened. Almost got depression, now I now why people use raised beds haha

[@TheMillennialGardener]

I have a similar situation with my rapidly draining, sandy soil. That's why I "have to" grow vegetables in raised beds. To grow fruit trees, I need a very thick layer of compost and mulch. Usually about 8 inches total to lock everything in.

[@wellersonoliveira5334]

​@@TheMillennialGardener thanks for the tips bro 🙏

[@brendatucker35]

Thanks for all the tips!!! My basil has NEVER rooted in water, what am I doing wrong???

[@rawhoney2199]

Have a Dale-lightful day 😊 Heading McKenzie farm today for more treelings.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Excellent! Stan's great.

[@markuswade2158]

Starting seeds is alot of work, I'm so glad I'm finished starting the majority of my garden seeds at this point. Thanks for the tips.

[@justinbutler8418]

Just ordered plants from my local Highschool’s FFA (Future Farmers of America) program. They have herbs and veggies in 3.5” pots for $1-2. I feel it’s kind of your first tip, as they’re effectively running a small commercial nursery all year to fundraise. I’ve definitely taken advantage of using nurseries and the doubling/tripling up strategy of “free” plants in the past.

[@lollabells6121]

I 100% agree on the local nurseries! I have a farm CoOp near me (we live out in the country), the big box stores are all within a 30 mile radius - we do live out that far from town so planning is a must & if we forget something, too bad 🤣😂. We started out buying starts & some perennials, seeds at Lowe’s or Home Depot (this was before I was more knowledgeable about open pollination, GMO’s etc) yet nothing came back & our perennials lasted just a year (happened to be the guarantee date)! Oddly our daughter’s seeds from Dollar tree have continually come back (8 years now!) The last 2 years the prices have been ridiculous- as you pointed out! Our neighbor told us about the local Farm CoOp (they have chickens) so we started shopping there last year & not only is it closer but everything is open pollination, non GMO, they offer several heirloom varieties in seeds & starts, & a lot is from local farmers! And so much more inexpensive - not to mention the VARIETIES! We also got to meet many of the local farmers & communities outside our area so it’s been great to network!

[@Seasidelive]

nice weather thanks for sharing great garden-info.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

You're welcome!

[@rowebil00]

1:50 it’s better to shop local anyway, but even better, their soil used is local to you and often better quality than bagged big box stores, so grab a bag of local soil while you’re at it. Since the soil the local nursery used might be the same as your back yard, the plant will be better acclimated to the type of your soil in the ground.

[@angelayounger2582]

I bought about 8 pepper plants for less than $6. Small local nursery. You're right about the variety.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

I always found better stuff at local independent nurseries that started their own seeds (not from resellers). When I used to buy plants, that was the way to go.

[@cathiwim]

So glad i saw this before i bought most of my plants! Thanks!

[@sammccracken7978]

I love these types of videos! We are always looking for ways to spend wisely for the garden. Please dive more into the math of gardening! While gardening is definitely not all about the money, I would love to see what type of spreadsheet you could put together to plan and calculate the finances for your entire garden. If you add all of the theoretical grocery store costs for your harvest it would be interesting which crops are financially "worth it" to grow for the backyard gardener. Maybe even a 5 or 10 year planning horizon to account for fruit trees and other perennial crops. Thanks again for all the awesome videos!

[@TheMillennialGardener]

I actually did that earlier this year here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g5ScmmuwiMqpicksi=9Is76rpDXUuHP6IL

[@sammccracken7978]

@@TheMillennialGardener Can't believe I missed that one! Thank you!

[@TheMillennialGardener]

@@sammccracken7978 you're welcome.

[@cathyrowe594]

We just picked up a 4 pack of sweet banana peppers & by careful selection now have 7 plants. Did the same with tomato plants while i was at it 😊

[@buzzyhardwood2949]

Great advice. I can testify your methods work,. Thanks.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

You’re welcome!

[@pamorama]

So helpful! Thank you. Transplants are wildly expensive, but also germinating from seed can be time-consuming and invasive in your home.

[@Linds_mcc]

Awesome ideas! I clicked on the video not expecting much more than seed starting, but am thoroughly impressed

[@rcbustanut2057]

Glad to see it's not just me who thought that these small seedling plant $ were crazy. And I also noticed what you mentioned in regards to multiple plants in one container, I took advantage of that 😂

[@Crash_Linux]

I just went to a local (30 minutes away) greenhouse. They sell flats for $15. Each flat contains 32 vegetable plants of your choosing. Our local grocery store also had the same flats (selling them for the greenhouse) for $17.50 per flat.

[@wrongwayconway]

I was at a local nursery this afternoon, a large tomato plant (24" tall with flowers) $24.99🇨🇦 small seedlings were 5.49/each.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

That is absurd. You can't grow $25 worth of tomatoes on a plant. Not to mention all the fertilizer, soil, sprays, etc. you'll need. It's just crazy. For $25, you can buy hundreds and hundreds of seeds.

[@ajalicea1091]

Around here, the nurseries charge as much, if not more, than the big box stores and grocery stores.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

A lot of them are just re-sellers. The key is finding nurseries that start their own transplants from seed. That’s where you’ll get better pricing.

[@TiradeBombastic]

My local farmer's market usually have starts. They usually aren't too badly priced and I've gotten some cool varieties this way!

[@katherinecornette5315]

Also check out your local high school plant sales. Many have FFA groups and greenhouses that sell plants in the spring to fund their programs.

[@jasonm887]

Thank you! I started my seeds months ago. Finally, I put them out a couple weeks ago. I went to the garage to get some supplies and left the garden gate open. My puppy got into the garden, and i now have 0 plants.... so it's gonna be transplants this year😅

[@MarissaChoate]

Superthrive has always been good to me when planting/growing anything. When i seperate i use a mix of that and mycelium powder after placing directly in ground after separation. Ive also never lost a seedling in my zone 5b clay soil. I used my grandfathers gardening idea of whatever doesn't kill it makes it stronger... We're all basically just plants with anxiety.

[@kensmithler5965]

Great clear information. Love your channel!

[@auntiemo103]

I always search for the twin/triplet seedlings if I have to buy at a big box store! Always a fun bonus! I may have to do that with my peppers, my seeds didn’t do well this year. I just got a 6 pack of Brussels sprouts for 3.99 at a local nursery ( best way to buy to try them out), only have room for 2-3 of them, but will maintain the extras as replacements if needed.

[@TheeRustyCage]

I eyed some herbs at the grocery store the other day, but never thought of splitting them 🤦🏼‍♂️ I bought some seeds instead. At least I know have a backup plan now. I planted late seedlings of other things after I saw the prices too so I’ll have late harvests but I refuse to pay $5 a plant too.

[@kingsdaughter3138]

Our tiny hometown grocery store often has nice herb plants in 4-5" pots for under $5.00, grown within 50 miles of here by a small business. 💚🌿

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Believe it or not, in grocery stores they’re often about $3. They’re a great hidden deal.

[@mathrocks7591]

The same company sells the plants to Home Depot, Lowes and Walmart. That is why they are high price, lack of competition

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Correct. Same thing with Tractor Supply, and many of the "local nurseries" that just resell plants. Finding nurseries that grow their own seedlings from scratch is key. Don't go to re-sellers.

[@sherriianiro747]

​@@TheMillennialGardenerNot always a good idea - some of these guys oversaturate their plants with synthetic fertilizers that can contaminate your soil.

[@valoriegriego5212]

All good info, MG!👍I like how you show us we can have a grest garden without spending tons of money. 👍 It looks like you still have a load of transplanting to do. Fun, fun, and more fun!💃 What happened to planting your tomatoes in straw bales this year? "Hey!" to cute Dale!🐕💕

[@kymee84]

I always try to get multiple seedlings if i need to buy them. Over here in asheboro NC we have quite a few local nurseries/growers who sell on FB marketplace and they normally will work out a deal if you are buying 3 or more.

[@patrickyork2975]

I noticed this season at the big box most plant starts were singles. They must have really worked hard to thing down to single in pots to maximize their profits in selling individual pots.

[@nolagirlhomestead]

I have to admit, it took several years before I succeeded with tomatoes from seeds. Still not perfect, however I didn't give up. No longer able to buy the # of transplants (50-75) or varieties like years past.

[@aantosca]

What a great fact filled episode! Thanks!!!

[@TheMillennialGardener]

You're welcome!

[@hcambo5373]

Very nice ❤🎉

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Thank you!

[@chinfuzzchet3616]

Nurseries (50 cents a plant) are such a blessing compared to the big boxers! Grocery store plants probably do not get the same tlc they would get on the retail shelf of a nursery either.

[@Ann_Palmer]

I changed positions at work this year and did not start seeding …. Sticker shock! Going to try a farmers market this Saturday! Wish we still had a Piggy Wiggly in Louisiana

[@Blue_Wolf_loves_lofi]

All I can say is if you are fortunate enough to have an Atwoods store near you, go there! I start almost all of my plants for seed, but the ones I don't start I get at Atwoods for $1.29 each.

[@hands-on-m8c]

you are absolutely right!

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Thanks for watching!

[@craigdreisbach5956]

OMG. This is my favorite of all of your videos. Very helpful to me as to how to separate my tomato seedlings. (2 per solo cup). The pond landscape is magnificent. I would love to see a video on the plantings. Are the purple/reddish plants barberry? Or perhaps Azaleas? Kind Regards from Vermont. Craig

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Glad the video was helpful! The "pond" is just the retention basin where most of the stormwater from the neighborhood drains into. However, they did a very good job making it look like an actual mini-lake and it's pleasant to walk around, like a mini-park. I couldn't tell you what the plants are. Probably just cheap evergreen ornamentals from Home Depot 😂 They're definitely not azaleas, though some of them do flower very briefly in spring.

[@sylvia10101]

Excellent information and video! Thank you MG! 😊👍👍

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ArtistCreek]

For those who have sone problems germinating tomatoes or pepper seeds...walmarts expert Gardner released their own starters for $1.99!!! They only have a couple different kinds but Bedt boy tomatoes and the standard Bell pepper wonder? I think and the have 4 packs of squash..what kind is a mystery but those are $3.48. I bought one as back up. All mine have done really well. Tomatoes have shot up and peppers are flowering.

[@patkrueger7353]

Still can't plant warm veggies outside yet. We are having a frist advisory for almost every night this week. I always go to nurseries for my seedlings that i need to fill in.thank you for these shopping tips. I could not be around those gators! Have they ever come towards you and Dale?

[@jamescollinscares3897]

Luv your channel always great info

[@mistybatten1829]

I'm using all your tips,but I will share a tip with you...buy organic produce at Aldi or farmer market and save the seeds and grow your own..free plants.this year I grew mountain tomatoes acorn squash and spaghetti squash from seeds I saved. Also I save seeds that sprout I my compost bucket ,pot them up and let them grow in the greenhouse until ready to transplant.again free plants

[@flyfishdr]

Local feed and seed stores (Southern States) are good sources A 4-pack is less than $2 Also nurseries will sell stunted but viable seedlings for a fraction of the cost

[@TheMillennialGardener]

That's a good price.

[@christal9497]

Where I live In West Tennessee the local nurseries sell burpee plants.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

They do here, too. Many nurseries are just resellers and don't start their own plants. You have to find nurseries that are actually starting plants.

[@TheSprinterVan]

Also my local Garden Center " Star Nursery" Does an advertised but they do offer a senior discount once a week Do all my shopping on Thursday😂