I sure could not agree with you more. Everyone wants a quick and an easy solution to their plant-growing problems. You would be surprised at how many people I "council" who don't want to be bothered supplying enough light, enough warmth, and/or enough air-movement to grow plants successfully. And don't ask them to water or fertilize on a regular basis.
With some folks, when they bitch about what I tell them is minimally necessary to grow certain plants, I literally tell them to purchase some nice silk flowers.
My only "credentials" are derived from growing and doing. If I truly were credentialed, I would/could charge for my advice.
