Simple ways to save money while you garden
By November, your garden might look like it’s officially given up for the year. The flowers have disappeared, leaves are scattered across the lawn, and plants that looked beautiful in September have turned brown or collapsed into the soil. But before you start pulling everything out, there’s something worth knowing: Your garden may be more…
Walk through most backyard vegetable gardens, and you’ll probably see the usual suspects: tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, and maybe a few rows of green beans. But some gardeners are skipping those familiar favorites and planting vegetables that look like something from another planet. Imagine harvesting a cucumber covered in tiny spikes, pulling a root vegetable that…
You’ve probably seen the gardening trick circulating online: Save your banana peels, soak them in water, and pour the liquid around your tomatoes, roses, or houseplants. Supposedly, this simple kitchen scrap can replace expensive fertilizer and produce healthier plants with bigger blooms. It sounds like the perfect gardening hack, especially when you’re trying to grow…
You spent months transforming an ordinary patch of grass into a colorful wildflower garden filled with native plants, butterflies, and buzzing bees. Instead of spending every weekend mowing, you’re enjoying a beautiful landscape that requires less maintenance and supports local wildlife. Then an unexpected letter arrives from your city or homeowners association: A neighbor complained…
You slice open a lemon from the grocery store, squeeze the juice into your water, and notice several plump seeds left behind. Instead of tossing them into the trash, you start wondering whether those seeds could grow into an actual lemon tree. After all, if a single lemon costs less than a dollar, wouldn’t growing…
Imagine spending an entire weekend building raised garden beds, planting tomatoes, and turning your front lawn into a productive vegetable garden, only to receive a letter from your homeowners association demanding that you remove everything. The HOA claims vegetable gardens aren’t permitted in front yards and warns that fines could follow if you don’t comply….
Fall is an optimal time to plant many tree species, it’s dryer than most months and not too warm. Heat is unlikely to damage young newly planted trees and root systems are more likely to thrive in fall conditions. If you’re looking for a quick-growing tree to plant this fall, we’ve got five suggestions below. …
Steph CoelhoSteph Coelho is a freelance writer gardening in zone 5b. She is a certified Square Foot Gardener and has taught various garden-related workshops. When she’s not digging in the dirt or writing, she’s cooking up fresh produce, running, or listening to her favorite podcasts.
Kathryn VercilloKathryn Vercillo is a long time writer, crafter and author of several books. A resident of San Francisco, she is committed to helping others explore, articulate and share their own individuals stories. When she’s not evaluating investing opportunities Kathryn is an avid knitter, researcher, and blogger.