If your seed cart looks like a wish list and your garden beds look like a science experiment, you’re not alone. A lot of gardeners love trying every new tomato, pepper, and flower that shows up on social media, but those little packets add up fast.
The surprise is that “more variety” doesn’t always mean more food, better flavor, or less work. In fact, many gardeners are intentionally planting fewer varieties because it helps them manage the garden better and cut costs at the same time. When you choose a smaller lineup on purpose, you waste less seed, buy fewer extras, and get more consistent harvests.
