I want to applaud all the hard work that players have put into their guides, spreadsheets, and charts, and I've downloaded all I can find. I've read the getting started guides and have looked through the charts. I've only played the Free hour, and want to buy the game, but I'm kind of intimidated by those same charts and spreadsheets. I'm just hoping that they will make more sense to me after I've played for a while.

I understand that it's best to start out growing self-pollinated common plants until I have enough money for better soil. Right? How important is decorating the nursery? I'm nervous that I won't really know what to do after that point.

Already, I can't figure out how to tell when 24 hours has elapsed and it's time to water again. Is there a clock I'm not seeing? Is that 24 normal hours and fewer fast hours?

How does one "discover" a new or magic plant? Does that mean discover it as a breeding result, or as a seed in the store?

I'd appreciate some encouragement so I don't talk myself out of buying the game. I really like the collecting and breeding aspects of the game, and was looking for something like this!

Thank you.