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SproutRobot seeds just got cheaper, and awesomer.
SproutRobot launched a little over a year ago with a totally unique business model. Instead of buying a bunch of seeds that get left in a closet somewhere to rot, we thought we could use the magic of technology not just to tell people when to plant, but to deliver seeds to their doorstep right before it’s time to plant.
But one of the biggest sources of confusion for people has been our pricing. Our yearly plans are hard to understand, hard to compare to other services, and hard to manage when you need more seeds.
Well, after a stupid amount of re-tooling, we’re happy to announce a totally new pricing model. Instead of subscribing to a yearly package, just check off the seeds on your planting calendar that you want to receive, and pay an easy flat price of $3.99 per organic, heirloom seed packet. Shipping and tax included!
If you’ve been waiting to sign up for a SproutRobot seed subscription, there’s never been a better time than now.
To celebrate this momentous culmination of months of our engineer slaving in front of a computer terminal, we’ve decided to run a 15% off promo for the launch! Just enter the code LAUNCH15 when signing up.
As for our existing customers, who are totally awesome for taking the plunge with us while we were just starting out, we decided it’s only fair to give all of you the full value of your previous purchase in seed credits under the new pricing, which is actually a bunch cheaper: depending on the plan, you’ll get 2-5 extra seed varieties, free of charge!
You lucky ducks.
Plus, we’ve made it stunningly easy to re-order more seeds. Just go to your garden and click “Buy Seeds” and you’re off to the races. Existing customers can use the discount code too! We’re going crazy with the discount codes up in here!
[Update: Some *existing* users may see a bug or two. We’re still getting to know our new site getting to know you. As always, we’re at: hello [at] sproutrobot [dot] com if your account is acting funny.]
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Anonymous asked: If you purchase a subscription, what exactly does "money back guarantee mean"? I live in an apartment and i have ALWAYS wanted to grow fresh produce. It seems like every year i buy all the stuff (pots, soil, seeds/starter plants) and the everything always end up dying which ends up being a waste of money. Is your subscription/directions well explained? maybe even fool proof?
Thanks so much for writing in.
You can check out our instructions and process for free. Our calendars and guides are both included in our free service. It’s the handy just-in-time heirloom organic seed mailing + selection that you’d be paying for. Just plug in your zip code, register with your email address, and you’ll be in the free system.
As for money back guarantee, it means that if anything about our service doesn’t meet your expectations, we give you your money back.
Regardless of how you get there, keep truckin’ on your apartment garden journey!
Source: flickr.com via SproutRobot on Pinterest
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Law & Order: What The Heck Kind of Bug is That?
It’s no secret that certain people at SproutRobot like their Law & Order and CSI. So of course we’re gonna LOVE a blog that uncovers the identity of mystery bugs. That’s right. If you can stomach it, take a picture of a mystery bug dude in your life, and buggirl is on the case.
But buggirl is more than an insect detective. She’s a full on bug scientist who just loves bugs and writing about bugs and you should follow her on tumblr or do whatever you need to do keep her blog in your life.
(And doy, she made gross/adorable bug Valentines that we loved.)
“I’m stumped. Any idea what kind of spider this might be? There is a whole pack of them in the backyard of my Florida condo.”-ladybutternut
Hi! I at first thought a Nephila orb Weaver, aka Golden Silk Spider but I actually think this is a Long Jawed Orb Weaver in the genusTetragnatha. I read that they are common in Florida in shrubs surrounding water. This is a photo of the underside of the spider- maybe you can send more photos to be sure? Either species is harmless. Perhaps, someone can confirm my suspicions.
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Heirloom Gardener Ryan Gosling
Being super sensitive and thoughtful, Heirloom Gardener Ryan Gosling would get organic vegetable seeds for you from SproutRobot.
Image via Pinterest.
(BTW family: SproutRobot is on Pinterest now, too. Are you?)
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Anonymous asked: where are you located?
We’re split between Oakland, CA and Portland, OR right now!
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Anonymous asked: Hi there, what zone do you send emails for? Thanks
We send emails for whatever zip code you sign up with. In some cases it is based on your zone, but we have more specific data for many parts of the U.S. We break down Florida into four separate gardening zones, with custom calendars specific to Florida’s unique climate, for example!
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Anonymous asked: I don't see broccoli or cauliflower anywhere on your site. Seems like it should be planted late winter, early spring. Or is it planted in the fall?
Everything depends on your climate, but broccoli and cauliflower are typically planted in the summer, so that they get the full fall season to mature. They like the cool weather!
Update from an anonymous Texan:
Re: the broccoli question. In Texas, you can plant broccoli any time from August until February - depending on when summer ends that year and when you want your harvest. This probably works in other Southern states too, but not so much up north during the harder winters.
Thanks Anonymous Texan!
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How to make your outdoor herbs into indoor herbs
Extreme Makeover: Your herb garden edition.
You know how we’ve been bummed about summer being over, right?
Start with something small. Herbs. (Those lil’ guys!)
Bring ‘em indoors people.
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Solar power, right guys? Who’s against it? Not us. People who like gardening tend be a fan of solar power. And yet, outer-space moon ricochet set-ups, not unlike underground garden-parks, seem a little 28 Days Later.
Can we just try out all the above-ground, earth-based ideas first, exhaust them, before getting all freaky?
TweetEngineers at Japanese construction firm Shimizu have dreamed up a plan for harnessing solar energy from the moon. It’s a large-scaled, seemingly inconceivable plan that involves remote-controlled robots building thousands of photovoltaic panels out of moon dirt, assembling the panels into a gigantic lunar girdle belt, and laser-beaming 220 terawatts of annually collected voltage toward Earth.
whaaaaaaaaa?!?
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Lego garden greenhouse
We’re sure the greenhouse in your garden is super cool, too.
(via fastcompany)
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