Buying plants from the Q

[Lynette]

I was watching the morning program today and those cottage farms plants are always things that are different and look so nice.

I wonder if anyone on here has bought these and had good luck with them.

Especially over time.

[Happy One]

I bought a kit a few years back that was supposed to have a dozen different varieties. It had 3 or 4 of the same type and the plants did not do very well. I wouldn't do it again.

[Qvsee]

All of a sudden I lost the name of the flower. It is the one that is yellow and comes up in the spring??????Anyway, a relative bought some that were supposed to be pink and the samples on air were pink as can be. But, they came up yellow......They are hearty and always come up but have never even looked a little pink. What is that common flower called?

[beekeeper]

Are you thinking of Tulips?

[PDL]

Daylilys ? Daffodils ? First I have to say I DO NOT have a green thumb with outdoor plants. Having said that --- I have purchased from Cottage Farms. The tree rose, in white, has survived about 6yrs so far. (prettiest the first yr). My tiny roses (mini's) died after 1 yr, my daylilys are all pretty and in a variety of colors, my strawberry plants produced only 1 yr but not really edible.

I purchased something from Roberta's, planted it, but it never came up. QVC refunded me without any questions. Also, another plant from Roberta's, when I rec'd it, the info inside said it was poisonous to children and pets !! I called QVC and complained that they should warn the buyer BEFORE you order something poisonous!! They didn't change their programming to start telling people, but they refunded my money and asked me to dispose of the plants.

Read the info on all of these plants. You may poison your beloved pets or even your children or grandchildren. One plant was harmful to cats.(Roberta's) I don't have cats, but my neighbors do. So, I didn't want to hurt them, so I tossed it out.

Check out all your plants for safety before you buy from QVC or you local nursery or garden center.

[teena]

You're better off buying plants from a local greenhouse - even Lowes has nice stuff. I've ordered plants by mail from supposedly reputable companies (including Cottage Farms) and they've never done well. QVC had a really nice looking double planter that came with various plants - read the reviews - the plants did not grow or bloom. The reviews are very interesting.

[samgardenkat]

I agree. Why not support your local hothouse growers. Not necessarily the big box stores.

I find the local town Mom & PoP garden centers are full of knowledgeable staff and usually offer great personal service.

[PDL]

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samgardenkat:
I agree. Why not support your local hothouse growers. Not necessarily the big box stores.

I find the local town Mom & PoP garden centers are full of knowledgeable staff and usually offer great personal service.
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I agree and it is cheaper. In the south, where I live, our nurseries have had to close. Many of them have gone out of business like "Pikes Nurseries" in the last few months due to the drought. It's raining today though, I hope it is not too late for these businesses. They need our support more than ever.

[Jenna]

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samgardenkat:
I agree. Why not support your local hothouse growers. Not necessarily the big box stores.

I find the local town Mom & PoP garden centers are full of knowledgeable staff and usually offer great personal service.
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I agree and it is cheaper. In the south, where I live, our nurseries have had to close. Many of them have gone out of business like "Pikes Nurseries" in the last few months due to the drought. It's raining today though, I hope it is not too late for these businesses. They need our support more than ever.
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I also support the local garden centers. However, the only place where I'll buy tomato plants is Burpee's mail order. The plants arrive healthier than anything I've seen locally and have nice thick stalks--important for tomatoePA--am I the only one who's sick of Phil Watson starng into the camera?

[Lynette]

Thanks for the input.

I do support my local nurseries. Sometimes the plants they show on these cottage farms shows are not anything I see locally and I like to add new plants when I can.

I will go look at the reviews on the items. I never thought about that.

[Fezmydoodle]

My order from Roberta's produced nothing. I spent alot of time in the garden planting them just like they said, and waited and waited. I was very disappointed.