I know what you mean about not being cheap Tim I tend to make my own seed & potting compost for economy reasons plus I know whats in it.
Was doing a bit of a check up/ comparison on stuff the other day and came across this example;
I use lots of 'Chempak' products which I buy wholesale.
Generally I can get Chempak No.4 for under £3 a pack (just forgotten what I paid last year)
Now look at this;
Retail from makers;
http://tinyurl.com/yvs59pSame stuff from T & M ;
http://tinyurl.com/264typ plus £1.99 p&p
How can such prices be justified??
I think it is because of the interest shown by people in producing their own veg etc and the seed suppliers are taking advantage of this.
I am finding that gardening is not as cheap as it was when you think of how they are selling such things as cucumber seeds at a £1+ each.
If it were not for the organisations I am in where I get cheapish seed and composts etc I think I would give it up.
What do you think?