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25 of the Best Deer Resistant Shade Perennials

One of the most irritating challenges as a gardener is dealing with deer nibbling your favorite plants. If you have goats and they escape their fence, they too, will destroy so many plants. They’re cute but so destructive! You wake up and find your blooms and leaves ravaged, leaving you to wonder what offense your …

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The Best Low Maintenance Perennials That are Easy to Grow

As a gardener in a short growing season, I want flower beds filled with perennials I don’t have to maintain. Not only do I want low maintenance, I want cheap plants, too! Maybe that’s too much to ask for you’re thinking, but I’m here to prove to you that you can grow beautiful plants well …

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Fall Planters on a Budget: How to Create Beautiful Displays without Breaking the Bank

As much as I don’t want summer weather to end, I can’t deny the smell the beauty that fall brings. I’m blessed to enjoy all seasons, even if my two faves, summer and fall, are over in the blink of an eye. To help me feel like cold, blustery days are still FAR away, I …

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Plant These Veggies for the Perfect Fall Harvest on a Budget

Don’t let the winter weather coming get you down. I’ve got the perfect antidote – a fall garden! It’s like a little slice of paradise amidst the cold and dreary days. And let me tell you, gardening is a wild adventure. You never know what tricks Mother Nature has up her sleeve. One year, you …

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The Best Cheap Shade Perennials

Are you ready to create a stunning shade perennial garden without breaking the bank? Shade Gardens are like cool, refreshing oases on scorching summer days. Plus, they’re low maintenance and require less water than sun-loving gardens. Let’s dive in and transform your outdoor space! Prepare the Soil Before planting your garden, let’s get the soil …

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Creative and Frugal Tomato Staking Techniques for Homesteaders

Tomato Stakes are one of those things I hate to pay for because they aren’t cheap at your local garden store. Yet when you want to plant enough tomato plants to can sauce, salsa, and more, you find yourself scrambling to keep the tomatoes supported. And let’s not forget the big debate- is a tomato …

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The Best Cheap Garden Landscaping Plants

When I’m driving around in the summer, I’m instantly in awe of the homes with beautiful, well-landscaped yards. I’ve always been impressed with patios and front porches filled with container plants and color. Before I got thrifty and experimented with frugal gardening, I thought anyone with many flowers was dropping a small fortune on it. …

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The Benefits Of Pickling Fruits and Vegetables

Pickling is one of the oldest forms of food preservation, and it can be a great way to extend the shelf life of your fruits and vegetables. When done correctly, pickling can help to prevent harmful bacteria from growing and spoiling your food. Additionally, pickling can add an extra layer of flavor to your dishes. …

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