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Steph Coelho

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7 Free Gardening Ebooks You Can Download Right Now

November 15, 2021 by Steph Coelho Leave a Comment

free gardening ebooks

I’m a huge fan of ebooks. I’m so into them that I actually have TWO e-readers! One for my library books and another for advanced reader copies (ARCs). Many people out there are willing to share their gardening knowledge. These free gardening ebooks are an excellent choice for frugal gardeners, people new to gardening, and…

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What To Do With Your Harvest

November 8, 2021 by Steph Coelho Leave a Comment

What to do with your harvest

Winter weather is right around the corner. But if you’re anything like me, your garden is still bursting with produce. At the tail end of the season, gardeners can sometimes feel overwhelmed by the amount of produce they have on their hands. Here’s what to do with your harvest. What to do with your harvest…

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Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: carrots, greens, harvest, kale, lettuce, onions, what to do with your harvest

Making Your Pumpkin Last: 5 Tips

October 18, 2021 by Steph Coelho Leave a Comment

making your pumpkin last

  It’s fall ya’ll! My favorite season! Unfortunately, it’s been a lot warmer than years past thus far. And while that may be good news for those wanting to extend the gardening season, it’s bad news for fall decor. Whether you put out pumpkins to celebrate fall or Halloween, they’re a fun way to accessorize…

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5 Cheap Weed Barrier Alternatives

October 4, 2021 by Steph Coelho Leave a Comment

cheap weed barrier alternatives

I’m very forgiving when it comes to weeds. But because I use the square foot gardening method and garden in raised beds, I rarely have to deal with many invading plants.  Still, there are some spots in my garden when I need to keep weeds out. Since landscaping fabric is pricey, I stick to these…

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5 Reasons Why You Should Plant Wildflower Seeds In The Fall

September 27, 2021 by Steph Coelho Leave a Comment

why you should plant wildflower seeds in the fall

There are so many reasons why you should plant wildflower seeds in the fall. Can you believe I used to think planting flowers was a waste of space? I wanted veggies to take up every ounce of square footage I had when I first started gardening. Now, my garden contains more flowers than ever before….

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The Essence Of The Garden

September 20, 2021 by Steph Coelho Leave a Comment

essence of the garden

This week I want to take a step back and talk a bit about the essence of the garden. You might be thinking: Huh? What are you talking about? As frugal gardeners—and I think this is true of most gardeners—we look at the garden in a practical, utilitarian manner.  How much food can I get…

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5 Reasons To Use Fabric Over Plastic Grow Bags

September 13, 2021 by Steph Coelho Leave a Comment

Fabric Over Plastic Grow Bags

I love grow bags. They’re a great choice for gardeners with limited space, and you can bring them with you if you have to move. But should you use fabric over plastic grow bags? Which type of grow bag is the best option? Plastic will work in a pinch, but fabric is my favorite grow…

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Winding Down For The Season

September 7, 2021 by Steph Coelho Leave a Comment

winding down for the season

It’s time to start thinking about winding down for the season. Especially if you live in a cold climate like me. You’re probably thinking: “Wait. Isn’t it too early?” True! It’s too early to be shutting down the garden just yet. You’re probably still harvesting. And maybe you’ve even planted some cool-season crops that you…

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Filed Under: garden musings Tagged With: cleaning up the garden, closing the garden, fall garden, winding down for the season, winding down the garden

Protect The Garden From Excessive Rainfall: Frugal Tips

August 30, 2021 by Steph Coelho Leave a Comment

protect garden from excessive rainfall

While it’s not necessarily a problem in all locations, many people have to worry about protecting their garden from excessive rainfall. Plants love water! Too little, and they’ll wither away. But too much water can also cause problems. Plants that are stuck drowning in waterlogged soil can succumb to root rot. These days, unpredictable weather…

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Filed Under: frugality, gardening methods, water Tagged With: avoiding waterlogged soil, flood, flooding, protecting plans from excessive rainfall, protecting plants from flooding, waterlogged soil

5 Compact Plants For Small Gardens

August 24, 2021 by Steph Coelho Leave a Comment

compact plants

You’re probably interested in frugal gardening tips because you’re on a budget. But I’ll bet that many frugal gardeners also have to carefully budget gardening space. Most people don’t have a lot of room to work with. And even if you have a large property, it’s likely that not all areas are conducive to growing…

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Filed Under: compact plants, container gardening Tagged With: bok choy, carrot, compact, compact plants, compact veggies, corn, lettuce, tomato

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Cheap and Economical Humidity Dome Alternatives

Cheap and Economical Humidity Dome Alternatives

If you grow your plants from seeds then you probably know what a humidity dome is. (If not, don’t worry, we’ll go over it briefly below.) Just like with all of your other gardening supplies, you can buy humidity domes from a variety of different sources. However, you can also DIY them. Here are some…

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Could I Make Money With Worm Farming?

I was chatting with a friend the other day and she asked me if I’d ever heard about worm farming. I said, “sure, like to compost in your apartment, right?” And she said, “sure, but did you know that you can actually make money with worm farms?” Huh. I did not know that. My Friend’s…

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Make Money Selling Tree Sprouts

Can You Make Money Selling Tree Sprouts?

If you have tons of land then you can grow trees for sale. But what if you have a smaller space, as most of do? Is there anything you can do with trees to make money? For example, can you make money selling tree sprouts? Likely, yes. What Are Tree Sprouts? Before we talk about…

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Natural Fabric Dyeing: Colorfast vs. Fugitive Dyes From Plants

Natural Fabric Dyeing: Colorfast vs. Fugitive Dyes From Plants

Last month I mentioned that I’m working with the book A Garden to Dye For to learn more about growing plants that you can use to natural dye fabrics. One of the first important concepts is learning about how well or how long a plant’s color is likely to adhere to the fabric that you’re…

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