What’s the real cost of growing your own food? This is a loaded question with a lot of answers. You’ll have to spend some initial cash to set up a garden, but ultimately, it can be as expensive as you want it to be. Here’s a breakdown of the costs to expect when setting up…
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Where To Buy Seeds for Microgreens
Microgreens are ultra-trendy right now. But where do you buy seeds for microgreens? Microgreens have been popular for a while, but lately, there’s been an enormous burst of interest in these tiny, tasty sprouts. Here’s why you should consider growing them at home and how to buy seeds for microgreens. What are microgreens? Microgreens aren’t…
5 Ways to Reuse and Recycle Plastics Bottles in Your Garden
Reusing and recycling plastic bottles come with several benefits – from reducing environmental pollution to saving you money. Gone are the days when people felt compelled to recycle plastic bottles as a way of “saving the world.” Nowadays, people have realized the many benefits of being self-disciplined, creative, and environmentally aware. In fact, home recycling…
How to Deal with Carpenter Ants in your Garden
Carpenter ants are beneficial to natural environments, feeding on other pests and helping with the decomposition of rotting wood. In the garden, however, they can be a problem. Carpenter ants that are living in your garden may find their way into the house where they will cause a significant amount of structural damage. It is…
How To Get Free Seeds From The Government
At first glance, seeds seem like a relatively inexpensive purchase. However, when buying several varieties, the cost can really add up quickly. A frugal gardener knows that there are plenty of ways to find seeds for cheap or free. Here’s how to get free seeds from the government. Getting Free Seeds From the Government The…
The Importance of Insects to your Garden Ecosystem
Unknown to most people, insects contribute to a steady supply of food and a cleaner environment. From close to 1.5 million diverse species, they play a great role in pollination, decomposing waste products, and as predators. This is vital in upholding the ecosystem and making the world more habitable.
4 Reasons to Grow Flowers in Your Garden
Cut flowers in the garden are the height of luxury. I used to think flowers were pointless. When I was younger, I didn’t find them particularly romantic, and when I began gardening, I thought of them as wasted space. Now I know better. There are plenty of reasons to grow flowers in your garden….
7 Tips for Getting Through a Heatwave in the Garden
It’s been hotter than ever in the garden these past few weeks, and getting tasks done is no longer an enjoyable experience. Thankfully, the heat let up yesterday, and I manage to spend an hour and a half replacing empty spots and sowing seeds for a fall harvest. The respite is temporary, though. Dealing with…
7 Garden Inspection Tasks for Thriving Plants
Why do I bother walking through my garden multiple times a day? Let’s talk about my top garden inspection tasks. We’re in the midst of a heatwave in my neck of the woods and the garden is loving it. The heat-sensitive plants have all bolted and been pulled in favor of heat-loving edibles. I make…
Seed Starting with Recycled Materials
There’s no need to use fancy equipment to start seeds. You have plenty of perfectly suitable materials lying around the house—probably about to end up in the trash or recycling bin. Seed starting with recycled materials is easy! Don’t spend a ton of money on trays and flats. Save your hard-earned money and reduce, reuse,…