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 …
Growing your own food is a wonderful way to achieve better health, soak up more nutrients and enjoy better tasting produce than what’s on the shelves at your local grocery store. If you’ve ever been to a farmer’s market in your area and compared the taste of those foods to the waxy ones at your …
If you live in one of the sweltering summer months zones, you may have noticed that trying to grow a food garden in that heat can put up quite an obstacle for you. If you’ve tried growing vegetables before and ended up with wilted plants that seemed to die out regardless of how much water …
Understanding how your plants grow is a crucial part of gardening. It’s easy to forget that certain plants will grow tall while others will grow all over the ground. Knowing this helps your garden thrive. You don’t want to let tall plants overshadow your other vegetables in the garden. In addition to water, the amount …
Ever thought about adding some flower power to your food garden? Not only will it add some color and beauty, but it’ll also attract those buzzing buddies we call pollinators. And let’s be honest, who wouldn’t want some adorable little bees doing some of the hard work for us? So, if you’re curious about how …
There’s nothing more defeating than taking time to nurture and grow your vegetable plants, only to find that despite your care and attention, they’re plagued with mold and mildew. Powdery mildew is a problem many gardeners encounter. Still, it doesn’t have to ruin your vegetable garden if you can commit to eliminating it or managing …
