Whether it’s your first year getting started with gardening or your 25th, inevitably you’ll think about all the investments you need to make to get your garden going. Between seeds, soil, mulch, garden tools, and of course time, the cost of gardening can get expensive. With that said, there are a variety of simple garden hacks that can help you save some money. Read on to learn … [Read more...] about Simple Garden Hacks To Save Money
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Companion Planting Chart For Natural Pest Control [Free Printable]
Just like people enjoy having a good companion who enriches their lives plants feel similarly. Plants enjoy compatible neighbors next to whom a healthy existence can be easily achieved. When this phenomenon occurs naturally in the wild it’s simply the result of certain species being in the right place at the right time. When gardeners integrate it into their agricultural … [Read more...] about Companion Planting Chart For Natural Pest Control [Free Printable]
The Many Benefits of Planting Flowers
The simple act of planting, tending, and growing flowers can have minor and major benefits to every family. With just a bit of soil, seeds, and perseverance you can obtain the educational, social, environmental, and health benefits of planting flowers. I loved to help my grandmother in the garden and I have still have many fond memories of gardening and playing in the garden on … [Read more...] about The Many Benefits of Planting Flowers
Garden Soil Preparation and Planning Your Garden
Are you beginning to think ahead to planting season? The truth about gardening is that it’s fairly easy to produce some successful crops, however having a truly bountiful vegetable garden often eludes beginner gardeners. This is because a productive garden takes some preparation and planning. You must consider the garden location carefully as well as how to layout a garden. … [Read more...] about Garden Soil Preparation and Planning Your Garden
10 Awesome Benefits of Gardening With Kids
Take a step back in time, back to when you were young. Most of us have memories of either our parent’s garden or our grandparents, and tapping into these magical moments can remind you of some of the benefits of gardening for children. There is much to be learned from gardening and many of the benefits are life lessons in addition to gardening skills. Here some lasting … [Read more...] about 10 Awesome Benefits of Gardening With Kids
How To Start An Organic Edible Garden
Planting an organic edible garden is not only great for growing your own produce, it is also lots of fun. In fact, gardening is fun for the whole family. I have many fond memories growing up of working the soil with my mom, pulling weeds with my grandmother, and hiding in the garden for hide and go seek with my siblings. I highly suggest that every family grow … [Read more...] about How To Start An Organic Edible Garden
Techniques for a Breathtaking Autumn Garden
After all the bloom and activity of the spring and summer vegetable gardening, autumn is often a moment of calm in the garden. If you’re lucky, the first few weeks of autumn will be an Indian summer. As the summer heat slowly gives way to the crispness of autumn, gardeners everywhere are eager to bring new life and vibrancy to their outdoor spaces. But how can you create a … [Read more...] about Techniques for a Breathtaking Autumn Garden