Comments on: New Is Not Always Improved

By: Jan (ThanksForToday)

Jan (ThanksForToday) — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 20:02:53 +0000

I think change is the thing that attracts many customers, so the companies are constantly re-labeling, re-naming, re-developing, etc…but if you’ve done your research, which it appears you do, you will know what’s a trend and what’s longlasting. Many people are new to gardening and wouldn’t know the difference! I love zinnias and of course, butterflies, and look forward to seeing yours. I have the ‘potential’ to be one of those customers that buys something ‘new’ so I ‘could’ end up with some of those newer zinnias, since I don’t really know the difference between one or the other. One thing I don’t want though, is a zinnia that doesn’t attract a butterfly;-) So perhaps I’ll make a note of your comment regarding that.

By: Villager

Villager — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 12:51:23 +0000

That’s a great story about the rose hips Deborah! I will warn Lynda about that possibility. I once ate a green ant on purpose. Aboriginal people in Australia eat them for their moisture. The one I ate had a tart, citrus taste that was not unpleasant, but then I was expecting it – unlike you.

By: Villager

Villager — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 12:44:55 +0000

RG, I am planning on putting some old fencing to use and making a trellis for the luffas. We grew birdhouse, bushel and Corsican dish gourds last year. I’m adding apple and baby birdhouse gourds this year, so my wife and I can have plenty to craft with!

By: Deborah Elliott

Deborah Elliott — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 03:34:44 +0000

Very well said! The classics became that way for a reason. I grew Blanc Double De Coubert for years, and I loved it and its rose hips. When you have time, you may want to read my old post, “Rose Hips, among other things” to find out what happened one day when I ate one! You can find it easily in my archives, where titles are listed alphabetically. I am really looking forward to seeing your garden when everything is up and growing.

By: Noelle/azplantlady

Noelle/azplantlady — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 02:42:25 +0000

Hello Villager,

I think you just hit the nail on the head. People often repackage and rename products because they feel consumers get tired of buying the same old thing. But, if the old thing isn’t broken, why change? I mean, there is a reason it is still around and that is because it is good. I look forward to seeing your Luffa and Zinnias later this year :^)

By: RG

RG — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 01:26:30 +0000

I have grown the Luffa the past 2 years and they need quite a bit of space or a trellis to grow up. They are fun to grow, let dry and then peel finding the sponge inside! If you have any questions along the way, let me know! I have had great success with different gourds also. I am going to check out all your other choices, especially the lettuce … Thanks!