I like the idea, and may sign up closer to my next planting season. (October) -- However, I don't need seeds as much as I need handholding. I can get a ton of s

I like the idea, and may sign up closer to my next planting season. (October) -- However, I don't need seeds as much as I need handholding. I can get a ton of seeds at the local store for a fraction of that price. What I need is expertise. I need somewhere to go past the home depot when the spinach is stuck at a tiny plant and I have no clue why. :) Besides, other than knowing my zone, what other variables are in place? the alkalinity of the soil, for example...