The context of the following conversation is Aubrey seeded the plants. They needed to be tended to every season.:
Aubrey says I've been out in the garden, seeding the plants all morning..
The friend responds It's good to get it out of the way before the sun heats up..
Aubrey responds They require tending to every season, to keep the heirloom variety going, but it's a good harvest every time..
The friend responds You gave me some from last year and I just can't get mine to grow like your do..
Aubrey responds It's the fertilizer. You need worm castings throughout your soil, and start each seedling with a little nitrogen fertilizer..
The friend responds I'll try that next season. It's too late for my little plants this year..