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Your Fall Garden Could Be Cheaper to Start Than Your Spring Garden

September 2, 2026 by Brandon Marcus Leave a Comment

Your Fall Garden Could Be Cheaper to Start Than Your Spring Garden

Spring gets all the gardening glory, but fall has a sneaky advantage: it can cost less to get growing. The season favors vegetables that handle cooler weather, many of which grow beautifully from inexpensive packets of seed rather than trays of pricey transplants, heat-loving plants, and all the gear that comes with them. That difference…

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Filed Under: garden tips Tagged With: backyard gardening, cool season crops, fall gardening, fall vegetables, garden savings, gardening costs, gardening tips, Vegetable Garden

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

July 12, 2026 by Brandon Marcus Leave a Comment

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….

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Filed Under: garden tips Tagged With: backyard gardening, Beginner Gardening, food savings, gardening, gardening costs, homegrown vegetables, raised beds, Sustainable Living, Vegetable Garden

Does My Brown Thumb Make Gardening a Waste of Money?

January 17, 2022 by Kathryn Vercillo Leave a Comment

Does My Brown Thumb Make Gardening a Waste of Money?

I have a confession to make: I have a bit of a brown thumb. In other words, I’m not that great at gardening. I have let more plants die than I’d like to admit. And yet, I keep trying to grow them and learning from my mistakes. Does this mean that gardening is a waste…

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Best row covers for vegetables

The Best Row Covers for Protecting Cool-Season Vegetables

You’ve spent weeks growing lettuce, kale, spinach, and carrots, only to discover that an unexpected cold snap is heading your way. The thought of losing those vegetables just before harvest is frustrating, especially when you’ve already invested money in seeds, soil, and garden supplies. Fortunately, one relatively inexpensive gardening tool can help protect your crops…

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How to thin fall seedlings

How to Thin Fall Seedlings Without Damaging Nearby Plants

You’ve planted your fall vegetable seeds, kept the soil moist, and finally watched tiny green shoots emerge from the ground. There’s just one problem: dozens of seedlings are growing practically on top of each other. Removing perfectly healthy little plants might seem wasteful, especially when you’ve spent time and money getting them started. However, leaving…

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Using plastic sheeting for frost protection

Why Plastic Sheeting Can Damage Plants During Cold Nights

The weather forecast calls for freezing temperatures, and you don’t have a frost blanket handy. You spot an old roll of plastic sheeting in the garage and figure it should work just as well. After all, if plastic keeps rain and wind out, shouldn’t it protect your garden from the cold, too? Unfortunately, that seemingly…

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Why spinach gets sweeter in cold weather

Why Spinach Gets Sweeter as Temperatures Drop

If you’ve ever tasted spinach straight from the garden on a chilly fall morning, you might have noticed something surprising: the leaves can taste sweeter and less bitter than the spinach you harvested during warmer weather. That isn’t just your imagination. Cooler temperatures can actually change the chemistry inside certain vegetables, creating flavors that are…

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