Nursery Starters

Planning to plant a garden this year? Pure Catskills members are a great place to begin. Browse their listings online to find plants, nursery starters, supplies, and inspiration to kick off your growing season. Whether you’re growing vegetables, herbs, or flowers, you’ll find everything you need to get started. There’s no better time to dig in, support local growers, and watch your garden thrive from the ground up. Here are a few tips to help you get started. Starting a garden is easier when you keep it simple: choose a sunny spot with good drainage, and begin with a small space or a few containers so it feels manageable. Focus on healthy soil by adding compost or using a quality potting mix, and pick easy-to-grow plants like lettuce, tomatoes, or herbs for quick success. Water consistently and deeply (when water has soaked at least eight inches into the soil), a few times a week rather than a little every day, and stay on top of basic maintenance like weeding and harvesting. As you go, pay attention to what works in your space and adjust over time to help your garden thrive. Check out Pure Catskills members for vegetables, annuals/perennials, and seedlings:  Cold Spring Farm, Finch Farm, Sweet Meadows Country Home & Garden, Origins Cafe, Carefree Gardens, Diehl’s Farm Market, L & M Greenhouses,  Stamford Farmers’ Cooperative, and The Cutting Garden, LLC. Start your garden adventure today! Search local Pure Catskills members online here.