I am so confused about neonicontinoids! How can I find plants that aren't treated, from seed through growth? At this point, I am scared to buy anything that blooms that isn't organically sprouted & grown. Are there any flowers that are never treated & are safe? This year is the first year I have not bought hanging baskets full of petunias. I am afraid that they might be laden with the systemic pesticides. I have contacted quite a few of the local nurseries & no one has a good answer. Some use "treated" seeds but claim they aren't pesticides, are those safe or should I be suspicious of everything, which is basically my plan right now, LOL!!!

Does anybody out there have any insight? Next year I plan to start everything from seed, but this year I am without my hanging baskets unless I find a good option!! I have tons of mature flowering perennials in my yard so the bees should be happy, but, not-so-much me who wants some annuals to enjoy!
Does anybody out there have any insight? Next year I plan to start everything from seed, but this year I am without my hanging baskets unless I find a good option!! I have tons of mature flowering perennials in my yard so the bees should be happy, but, not-so-much me who wants some annuals to enjoy!