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Gardening on a Budget

10 Of The Best Places To Buy Cheap Gardening Supplies

July 18, 2025 by Amanda Blankenship Leave a Comment

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Gardening brings joy, peace, and fresh blooms—but it shouldn’t drain your wallet. Whether you’re nurturing a veggie patch or sprucing up your flower beds, the right supplies can add up fast. The good news? You don’t have to sacrifice quality to keep costs low. With a little know-how, you can score gardening tools, plants, and…

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9 Clever Ways to Start Gardening for Free

May 27, 2025 by Teri Monroe Leave a Comment

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So, you want to start a garden but don’t have any money to spend? It is possible to garden for free, but it takes a little creativity. If you’re new to gardening, it’s best to learn as much as you can from blogs, podcasts, and books about gardening. Then, you can plan out your garden…

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Think Gardening Is Too Expensive? These Cheap Hacks Prove You Wrong

May 2, 2025 by Teri Monroe Leave a Comment

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Have you always wanted a garden but think that it’s too expensive? Setting up a garden can cost hundreds to thousands of dollars depending on your setup and maintenance needs. However, you don’t have to spend a fortune to have a beautiful garden. Here we’ll share some of our favorite gardening hacks to help you…

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10 Must-Have Gardening Supplies That Won’t Drain Your Wallet

February 25, 2025 by Vanessa Bermudez Leave a Comment

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Gardening supplies and tools can get expensive fast, especially if you’re just starting out or working on a big project. From basics like soil, seeds, and fertilizer to tools like pruners, shovels, and raised beds, the costs can really add up. But don’t worry—you don’t have to spend a fortune to grow a great garden!…

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Seed Starting on a Budget Series: Get Your Timing Right

December 26, 2024 by Steph Coelho 2 Comments

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  When January rolls around, the seed catalogs start to arrive in the mailbox. Then, as soon as February hits, I get a constant flood of seed starting photos popping up on my Instagram feed. It gets me excited for the gardening year ahead, but I’ve also learned to slow my roll. Just because someone…

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Seed Starting on a Budget Series: Choosing What to Grow

December 9, 2024 by Steph Coelho Leave a Comment

Seed Starting on a Budget Series

Browsing a seed catalog or shopping at a local plant nursery can be overwhelming. Especially for a new gardener! I still have a tough time making selections. With so many choices, it’s hard not to go overboard. When I’m purchasing seeds, I try to consider my space and needs so I can maximize returns. I…

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Garden Smart, Spend Less: 6 Easy and Affordable Gardening Tips

November 8, 2024 by Vanessa Bermudez Leave a Comment

Garden Smart, Spend Less 6 Easy and Affordable Gardening Tips

Gardening doesn’t have to be expensive to be enjoyable and rewarding. With a little creativity and planning, you can create a beautiful outdoor space without breaking the bank. Gardening on a budget is all about using resources wisely, repurposing items, and making smart choices. Here are six easy and affordable gardening tips to help you…

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What Should You Do When Peaches Ripen All at Once?

What Should You Do When Peaches Ripen All at Once?

Peaches have a spectacular talent for creating a very specific kind of gardening panic: producing a mountain of gorgeous fruit at exactly the same time. One afternoon, the tree looks ordinary, and a few days later, the branches seem to have joined a conspiracy against the household refrigerator. The good news is that an overflowing…

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Can You Grow Mâche Where Summer Lettuce Failed?

Can You Grow Mâche Where Summer Lettuce Failed?

Summer lettuce can be a bit of a drama queen. Give it too much heat, let the soil dry out, or ask it to keep producing when the thermometer starts climbing, and suddenly that promising patch of crisp green leaves turns into a bitter, bolting mess. Mâche, also called corn salad or lamb’s lettuce, offers…

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7 Frugal Garden Projects to Finish Before Daylight Shrinks

7 Frugal Garden Projects to Finish Before Daylight Shrinks

Summer has a sneaky way of making the garden feel endless. Then one afternoon arrives when dinner somehow needs to happen before the sun disappears, and suddenly every unfinished garden chore starts waving from across the yard. Thankfully, several worthwhile projects cost little or nothing, and finishing them now can make next season easier, cheaper,…

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Why Do Some Pumpkins Turn Orange Long Before Harvest?

Why Do Some Pumpkins Turn Orange Long Before Harvest?

A pumpkin can flash its Halloween-ready orange weeks before the calendar says it should, leaving gardeners with one very reasonable question: Is that pumpkin actually ripe, or is it simply showing off? Color plays an important role in pumpkin maturity, but orange skin alone does not mean the fruit has finished developing. Pumpkins change color…

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