When you are ready to start planning your garden, a question you’ll need to answer is where to buy seed. You might be surprised, but I don’t buy seed from only one source; I routinely buy seed from several different seed companies because they each offer something different. My list is definitely not an exhaustive…
While gardening can be an expensive hobby, it can also be a frugal necessity for your family. When you make decisions that are smart and budget-friendly, gardening can save you money on food. The first step to saving money by gardening is to shop smart when it comes to buying seeds. With a little planning,…
Saving seed from your garden crops is a great way to save money on the following year’s planting. Plus, how rewarding is it to know that you are able to grow crops from your own seeds and know your crops will grow better because they are already accustomed to your climate and growing conditions? Before…
We are closing in on the time of year where we will soon begin to feel the cooler temperatures in the morning and know that fall is on its way. If you live in a temperate climate with a marked winter season, you know that the first fall frost will be coming soon. What does…
Do you sometimes look at your garden in the middle of the summer and notice empty spots where some crops have come out or tired plants that need to be pulled? You may assume it’s too late in the year to plant anything new and still get a harvest before the cool weather comes, but…
It’s currently 100 degrees outside. I’ve just had to pull three of my squash plants due to the squash vine borer and my to-do list from being gone on vacation is running off the page. I’m hot, I’m tired, and the last thing I want to think about is preparing for my fall garden. Does…
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