If you’re like me, keeping a vegetable garden alive during the winter seems impossible. Cold nights and unpredictable temperature changes often make it seem as though our hard work over the summer is all for nothing. I used to spend these colder months feeling a little bit helpless, resigned to watching my prized vegetables succumb …
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 …
Maximize your space by integrating perennial vegetables into your landscape. No need to harm your beautiful surroundings with a traditional garden – instead, seamlessly incorporate your food plants into your existing landscape and enjoy the benefits. I remember when I started seeds in our first home and mixed up the labeling. I thought I was …
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 …
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 …
That’s it, I told my husband, I’m not doing a garden this year.” You said that last year, He says. I know, but this year, I mean it. Well, maybe I’ll do the easy stuff. He replies that he will be sticking to his pumpkins again because, you know what, they are the easiest things …
Maybe I am SUPER late to the game, or maybe you are like me and haven’t heard about this before. I discovered this last fall and knew I had to write a blog post about it for you. It’s time to get those FREE seeds. Right now, I’m surprised that in our small city, we …
If you want to add color and beauty to your outdoor space, consider adding flowers to your potted plant collection. Flowers can be a great addition to any garden, balcony, or patio, and wide varieties are well-suited to container gardening. Container gardening is a great way to bring color and life into your home, and …
Potted plants are a great way to bring beauty and greenery to your yard, especially if you don’t have space for a traditional garden. Or if you are reaching an age where a container filled with flowers is just your speed this year. Every year I question whether I want to add more to a …
Do you want to maximize your garden’s potential and double your harvest? Planting asparagus and strawberries together could be just what you need! With this easy companion planting tip, gardeners of all levels – from beginners just starting to seasoned critical thinkers who love a challenge – can get more food for their efforts. In …
Transforming your backyard into an outdoor oasis doesn’t have to cost a fortune. With a little creativity and ingenuity, you can create a beautiful and functional outdoor space perfect for relaxing, entertaining, and enjoying the great outdoors. Before you order something on Amazon or book someone to come and give you quotes, consider taking a …
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. …
To really maximize your garden you need to give it fertilizer. No need to get worried about what to get and how much to spend. You have plenty of fertilizer for the garden in your home right now. I love using what we have, not only for the animals and with my home decor and …
If you’ve ever wanted to try growing your own herbs but don’t know where to start, this post is for you! Gardening with herbs can be both fun and rewarding, but it doesn’t have to break the bank. Whether it’s mint for making mojitos or rosemary for homemade seasonings – there are plenty of delicious …
Get ready to put down the supermarket bag and pick up your gardening gloves! Growing food can be a satisfying, frugal way of nourishing yourself with delicious produce free from nasty additives. It can also be overwhelming when you think of what it takes when you start googling vegetable gardening for beginners, but I’m here …
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. …
If you’re like me, you want to take advantage of summer’s bounty by preserving some fresh fruits and veggies for later in the year. And if you’re like me, you also want to do it as cheaply and efficiently as possible. So today, I’m going to share my simple tips for freezing fresh produce. Let’s …
Starting a vegetable garden from scratch is exciting and terrifying. So many questions start flooding your mind. What is the best soil? Where should I plant? Do you start with seeds or direct sow? What about pets? The list goes on, and it can be so overwhelming you don’t want to start. Let me encourage …
Tower gardens are fantastic, but they can be intimidating to get started with. If you want to learn how easy it is to get started with tower gardening, read this article about getting your first tower gardening going. What is a Tower Garden? A tower garden is vertical, but you use it to grow food …
Gardening is a great educational experience for children, and herb gardening is perfect for kids and beginners because most herbs are easy to grow. They generally require very little maintenance and can survive through a bit of abuse and neglect. The best part is that the kids love seeing that they can grow something and …
If you want your garden to succeed, there are many things you have to do to ensure your plants have the best chance to survive and thrive from seed to harvest. If you were only growing one plant, that might be easier, but most people grow multiple vegetables, making it harder to regulate everything. Luckily, …
When you think about gardening, it is easy to get overwhelmed by the amount of information. There are so many different plants and methods for planting them that can make your head spin! How do I know which ones grow best in my area? What should I plant together? Which plants will be perennial or …
Are you looking for a new vegetable to grow in your garden this fall? Fall is the perfect time of year to plant vegetables. It’s not too hot or cold, and it’s just before winter, so there are fewer pests around. Plus, with all the rain we get in the fall, your plants will be …
If you’re growing food for better health and nutrition, then you’re sure to have read about the benefits of getting more greens in your diet. Usually, we picture enormous leafy greens. But these days, with many gardening for fewer people or in small spaces, the growth of microgreens is becoming more popular. Don’t let their …
