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How To Get Free Seeds From The Government by Amanda Blankenship Seeds might seem like a small expense, but any seasoned…
Should I Use Enviro Ice On My Plants? by Kathryn Vercillo Every week, I receive food from Hungryroot. It's a great…
From Trash to Treasure: Transform Shredded Paper Into Garden Gold by Amanda Blankenship Should you use shredded paper as garden mulch? It might…
What Happens to Plants If You Use Enviro Ice on Them? by Amanda Blankenship About a year ago, I wrote our first article about…

How to Grow a $50 Salsa Garden

Fresh salsa tastes better when every tomato, pepper, onion, and sprig of cilantro comes straight from the garden. The best part? A productive salsa garden does not require a huge yard or a giant budget. With about $50, a sunny spot, and a little planning, it becomes possible to grow the main ingredients for countless…

Can a $25 Garden Bed Pay for Itself? A Realistic Cost Breakdown

A $25 garden bed sounds almost too good to be true, but a small growing space really can help cut grocery costs when gardeners choose the right crops and avoid expensive mistakes. A handful of seeds, some soil, and a little patience can turn a simple corner of the yard into a tiny food-producing machine….

Can a Backyard Garden Really Beat Grocery Inflation? We Ran the Numbers

Grocery prices continue to push household budgets in uncomfortable directions, so many people now eye the backyard and wonder if tomatoes, beans, and lettuce can fight back. A garden certainly adds fresh food to the table, but does it actually save enough money to matter? The answer comes with a few surprises, and the biggest…

Extreme Heat Is Changing Work and Outdoor Routines, Gardeners Need a Safer Schedule Too

The hottest days of the year are changing more than thermostat settings. They are reshaping when people work outside, how long they stay outdoors, and how gardeners care for their plants without putting their own health at risk. A morning spent pulling weeds can quickly turn into a battle against heat when temperatures climb and…