On Sat, 03 Sep 2011 08:46:50 -0400, George >
wrote:

> For sure, home depot doesn't have heirloom types and they are a weaker
> looking lower quality plant and a lot more expensive than the heirloom
> varieties I buy from a local nursery. She has about 20 different types
> (and often adds more, this year she had some from Russia) all grown in
> the hothouse in the rear of the property.

I guess it all depends on where they get their plants from. My Home
Depot has nice plants and I worry that they'll put the local nurseries
out of business, but they order so few at a time - it won't happen any
time soon.

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