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If you hurry and sign up for the Buzzy Garden Club, then you will be able to take part in a survey that will help us with our new products.  That’s not all… there will be a free offer when you take the survey! (Free seeds, anyone?)  Not sure what the offer is going to be yet, but it will be worth it.  It’ll be a short survey, and to be honest, I like taking these kinds of surveys.  They’re quick and they ask your opinion on a whole range of things.  I like the fact that somebody is going to read my answer and think of it as valuable information.  That’s pretty cool. 

So next time I post a new product on here, it could very well be that you had something to do with the creation!  So don’t forget to sign up right away by clicking here. 

Thanks!

I’m very excited to share the arrival of the Buzzy Upside Down Tomato Garden!  I had the privilege of working on this product from the very beginning.  I can tell you that I had great success last year growing tomatoes out of this kit and they were DELICIOUS! 

The great thing about our Upside Down Tomato kit is that, unlike other similar products, ours comes with seeds.  You don’t have to wait until spring to go buy tomato plants at the store (secret additional cost they don’t like to mention).  Our kit comes with seed, soil and step-by-step instructions to make it as simple as possible.  To top it off, you can start your tomato seeds in the bucket indoors before moving to hang outdoors.  You can start your plants earlier in the year, getting a head start on spring planting.  The kit is all inclusive, making this the most economical way to grow tomatoes.

The success of this kit also relies on the variety of seeds.  As I said before, other upside down kits tell you to simply place a grown tomato plant (purchased) into the slots.  Has anyone tried this?  If you’re like some people I know, you simply went and bought a plant.  Little did you know that most varieties get way too heavy for a container that hangs upside down, therefore, making the whole experience a waste.  We provide a delicious variety of tomato seeds that are absolutely perfect for this type of growing. 

Now on to the important information — where to buy!  Right now, these kits are available at Fred’s, Meijer and Cohen.  I will be sure to update everyone when it becomes available in more locations and online!

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If you’re like me, you are sick and tired of this cold weather.  My plants are suffering and I haven’t felt like going outside for a week!  The sad part is that I live in Florida, where this kind of weather is rare and usually doesn’t last this long.  I’m sure there are plenty of people in Minneapolis saying, “What is she complaining about?” Some of us just aren’t made for this kind of cold, and I’m one of them.   My plants are also quietly complaining.

So, what’s the best solution for me?  Do I cut all my plants back?  Try to bring them all inside?  The truth is that this is the end for them.  But this is NOT the end for my Buzzy plants.  Most of my Buzzy Seeds Grow Kits are already indoors, on my windowsill in my kitchen.  I like to keep fresh herbs year round, and these kits make it easy as pie.  I’m excited about the new kits we will have available for next Fall and Winter.  If you’re like me, you hate to watch the winter cold kill everything green.  It’s amazing that we can continue to grow indoors year round.  To have the smell of fresh rosemary and lavender in January… now that’ll keep you indoors during the cold winter months!

Happy Holidays folks! 

I’d like to extend an offer that is available to our Garden Club Members.  This discount code expires on 12/8.  It is the perfect time to buy a holiday gift or even stock up for yourself!  This is a ONE TIME discount and will not be available again. 

Load up your cart and when you check out, add the discount code GROW and you will receive 25% off your entire purchase.  Remember, it expires on 12/8 so order today!

There is nothing worse than a storm devastating a community.  Fortunately, Hurricane Ida proved to be a minor storm, comparatively.  When it comes to living in places that can get high winds, there are a few gardening tips to learn:

To save your plants, you must protect them from the wind.  The first place to start is the beginning; seeds.  If your plants are going outdoors in your garden, you should start them in a seed starter kit either indoors or in a protected area so that they can grow strong healthy roots before being exposed to the elements.

Plant your tallest and strongest plants in your garden so that they will receive the brunt of the wind.  These will protect your more delicate plants from being blown away.

Another idea is to place accessories such as trellises in your garden to protect your plants.  Trellises will support your vines and climbing plants from dangerous winds, and can help protect smaller plants that are surrounding it.  (Buzzy sells trellises seasonally in your local Target stores).

Lastly, you can try covering your plants with containers.  If faced with a hurricane or any other tropical storm, this will likely cause more debri to be tossed around your yard.  However, for lighter winds, these coverings may help protect the leaves from breaking.

If you live, like me, in an area that is prone to tropical winds, consider indoor gardening.  My lush backyard is full of plants prepared for hurricane force winds.  My basil on the other hand, is not.  This is why I grow my basil and other herbs indoors.  I can put them outdoors to receive sunlight at any time, but they are perfectly happy on my windowsill!

High winds can rip and tear the delicate leaves of your plants.

This year really has flown by, hasn’t it?  We have Halloween right around the corner and then the rest of the holidays will be here before we know it!  Now is a great time to start thinking about what you are going to to purchase for gifts this year. 

Buzzy has a wide selection of grow kits that are great for holiday gifts.  The great thing about our kits are that they can be started indoors before spring.  Herbs are perfect seeds to start year round, so be sure to check the selection of herb kits we have available. 

Have a gardener on your list?  We have you covered.  Let them start their herb kits the day they receive them!  No more waiting around till spring.  Buzzy Grow Kits can be started indoors at any time! 

Happy Holidays everyone and Happy shopping!

The answer is yes!  Previous posts show my raised bed garden with nice big tomato plants, fresh basil and more.  These were all started from seed in tiny little pots.  Don’t believe me?  You should.  And no, I’m not some amazing gardener with special skills or even any gardening experience.  It’s just that easy.

So, in order to show you just how wonderful our seeds are, I’ve called in reinforcements.  Buzzy customers.  As you may have noticed, I’ve asked for photos multiple times for free seeds.  I always get great photos of our products, but this particular one really caught my attention.  This was grown from our 2″ Sunflower Mini Grow Pot and then transplanted outside. 

Our Mini Grow Pots are perfect for starting seeds indoors and then moving outside once they grow out of the pot.  For a very low price, you can start growing your own today!  Click Here to get your own Sunflower Mini Grow Pots or any of our other great seed starter products.

Our friends at the National Gardening Association have a video posted on their home page that explains an easy way to build a raised bed garden. 

Visit their website here to watch the video and learn how to build it yourself.  They are much better at explaining it than I am, plus a video is always fun to watch!

If you have built your own raised bed garden, send in your photos to photo@buzzyseeds.com.  As always, I will send you some free seeds!!  We have plenty of fall vegetable seeds that I can offer, so you won’t even have to wait for spring to start them!

Thanks and I look forward to seeing your garden photos!

If you started your tomatoes around the time that I did (April) then you are enjoying your tomatoes now as well!  It is always so exciting to pick tomatoes straight out of your backyard.  My favorite way to enjoy them is with a slice of fresh mozzarella, basil (also from my garden) and olive oil.  Yum!  The ultimate summer treat. 

Remember that even though it’s late to be starting tomatoes, it’s never too late to start growing fresh herbs.  Especially with a Buzzy grow kit.  You can keep them indoors so you don’t have to worry about the weather affecting the growth.  We have a lot of herb kits available, and I hope you will take the time to look around and find the right one for you.

I read a lot of articles and blogs online about starting your own herb garden.  They then take you to some ridiculous product that costs over $100.  Why would you spend that kind of money when you can start Buzzy seeds in an extremely affordable kit?  Visit our website if you’re looking for an affordable way to start your own garden.  www.buzzyseeds.com

Man, it is hot in Atlanta this week.  We’ve had 90 degree temperatures.  My plants are swooning!  But thankfully they are resiliant and so pop back to life with the sweet nectar that is water.

I hope everyone is having good luck with their plants this summer.  It’s so great to be surrounded by life!   My zinnias actually bloomed just the other day and I will have photos very soon to share.  Our zinnia seeds are really incredible.

I’ve been behind on posts (it’s been busy at Buzzy!) but we will get back in the swing of things shortly.

“Gardening requires lots of water - most of it in the form of perspiration.”  ~Lou Erickson