Helping Beginners Grow a Rewarding, Successful Garden
Can gardening really save you money? Is growing your own vegetables actually cheaper than buying from the grocery store? When I began my first garden, my primary goal was to save money. It seemed easy at the time, but the more I got into it, the more I realized it can be harder to save money gardening than you think. …
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Many people have told me that the cost of soil, especially in their raised garden beds, was the most surprising expense in their first garden. It’s hard to calculate how much raised bed soil you will need and the cost adds up! In my Free Raised Bed Soil Options Guide, I give you tips on how to fill a raised…
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When we start our first gardens, we’re full of excitement and hope. But there’s another feeling not far behind: fear. What if we make mistakes without realizing it? Unless you have a longtime gardener mentoring you — which is awesome if you do — you don’t know what you don’t know. While part of growing as a gardener is being…
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Low maintenance crops are perfect choices for a home garden, especially for gardeners who wonder if they’ll have enough time to devote to a garden in the first place. In this episode of the Beginner’s Garden Podcast and in the article below, I share my top recommendations for gardeners who want crops that are easier to care for, whether you’re…
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