Frill Free Ornamental Horticulture & Gardening

Grow with less input (organic, practical, and budget-friendly)

Ornamental horticulture and gardening don’t have to be expensive or complicated. At Frill Free, I share practical, organic ways to grow houseplants, ornamentals, and vegetables—without breaking the bank.

You’ll find simple how-tos, troubleshooting help, and frugal growing ideas (like using everyday recycled containers, starting from seed, and taking cuttings to multiply the plants you love).

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Do you remember gardening as a child, when your granny helped you plant those beans which grew to the sky, or made a flower or two for you to pick, all of your own?

Those memories make gardening of all kinds a legacy for your own kids and grands.

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I’m Jacki Cammidge, a Certified Horticulturist who loves growing both food and ornamentals the frill-free way—organic, practical, and budget-friendly.

I’ll help you build healthy soil, solve common plant problems, and propagate plants (from seed and cuttings) so you can grow more with less. Want the longer story? Read more about me here.

The thought of buying pots and planters, or even little seedling flats is what scares people away.

What if I told you you can garden remarkably cheaply using things that normally go into the recycling, like yogurt containers, or even egg cartons? That might change your mindset into seeing ways to garden economically.

My favorite way to save money is to take cuttings and grow plants from seed.

A Petunia Purple Wave seed costs $7.90 for approximately ten seeds. How many basket stuffers would you get for that? I grow many plants and take cuttings from them when they're big enough, to expand the number I can put into baskets for summer beauty.

You and your loved ones can enjoy the flowers, and not have to worry about the cost.

What Would You Like to Grow or Learn Today?

Gardening for Beginners

Start with the basics: simple steps, easy wins, and the “why” behind what works.

Growing Vegetables

Practical, organic veggie-growing tips for better harvests (even if you’re short on space or time).

House Plants (Ornamentals)

Ornamental horticulture made approachable: healthier houseplants, prettier growth, fewer mysteries.

Soil & Compost

Build soil fertility the frill-free way with organic soil tips and composting basics.

Plant Propagation

Multiply plants from seed and cuttings so you can grow more without spending more.

Frugal Gardening

Budget-friendly ideas (including reuse/recycle gardening) that keep costs down and joy up.

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