Starting your own garden may seem like a challenge at first, but it's really quite easy! Not only will you be saving money, but you'll be eating healthier as well! Fresh herbs, vegetables, and fruit will be available to you and your family all season long!
Just follow these 7 easy steps and your garden will be growing in no time!
1. Plan your garden today to ensure summer success. Decide what you’d like to grow. How much space can you devote to the project? Do you want your garden in a contained area? How much time are you willing to spend? Answering these questions will help you to determine what and how much you want to grow.
2. When planning your garden, it’s better to start too small than to start too large. In order to enjoy your garden, you must be able to control it.
3. Choose productive plants. Some plants are easier to grow than others. Also, choose plants, vegetables, and fruits that you like to eat. Don't waste time and food growing things that you wouldn't enjoy snacking on or eating.
4. Share with others. When you buy a packet of seeds, you generally receive more than you need. It’s fun and cheaper to split the seeds and costs with others. Share equipment with others as well!
5. Buy quality! When you buy tools, it pays to purchase quality. Remember: thrift and frugality are about getting more value for your dollar — not just paying the cheapest price.
6. Research and read up on the subject. Everything from different types of soil to plant food are available in books, websites, or even asking for help at your nearest plant store.
7. Remember to have fun! Gardening is suppose to be a fun way to relieve stress! It allows you to finally get down and dirty, while working on something delicious at the same time!
Here are some books and websites that I found helpful and interesting:
Books
The Vegetable Gardener's Bible by Edward C. Smith
Square Foot Gardening by Mel Bartholomew
Crops in Pots by Bob Purnell
The Bountiful Container by Rose Marie Nichols McGee and Maggie Stuckey
Growing Vegetables West of the Cascades by Steve Solomon
Starting your own garden may seem like a challenge at first, but it's really quite easy! Not only will you be saving money, but you'll be eating healthier as well! Fresh herbs, vegetables, and fruit will be available to you and your family all season long!
Just follow these 7 easy steps and your garden will be growing in no time!
1. Plan your garden today to ensure summer success. Decide what you’d like to grow. How much space can you devote to the project? Do you want your garden in a contained area? How much time are you willing to spend? Answering these questions will help you to determine what and how much you want to grow.
2. When planning your garden, it’s better to start too small than to start too large. In order to enjoy your garden, you must be able to control it.
3. Choose productive plants. Some plants are easier to grow than others. Also, choose plants, vegetables, and fruits that you like to eat. Don't waste time and food growing things that you wouldn't enjoy snacking on or eating.
4. Share with others. When you buy a packet of seeds, you generally receive more than you need. It’s fun and cheaper to split the seeds and costs with others. Share equipment with others as well!
5. Buy quality! When you buy tools, it pays to purchase quality. Remember: thrift and frugality are about getting more value for your dollar — not just paying the cheapest price.
6. Research and read up on the subject. Everything from different types of soil to plant food are available in books, websites, or even asking for help at your nearest plant store.
7. Remember to have fun! Gardening is suppose to be a fun way to relieve stress! It allows you to finally get down and dirty, while working on something delicious at the same time!
Here are some books and websites that I found helpful and interesting:
Books
Websites
Have fun getting started!!!