Herbs you can plant once and forget it (pretty much) are ones I love to have in my garden. Not only are they low-maintenance, but in many areas, you can harvest from them all season long. Picking rosemary in the snow isn’t all that uncommon, and who couldn’t use a whiff of summer in the…
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…
Do you want to grow your own food partly to save money on groceries? That was my primary reason for beginning my first garden. I had just quit my job to become a stay-at-home mom, and our new one-income family needed to cut costs. That’s when I set out to grow a garden. I learned…
I didn’t plan on growing an herb garden when I first began my gardening journey, but eventually I found learning how to grow herbs. I had no idea the benefits of growing herbs would far exceed my main purpose: saving money. Herbs are still my #1 crop to grow to save money at the grocery…
Have you noticed how expensive basil is in the grocery store? Growing my own basil, like other herbs, is one of the most cost-saving inclusions in my garden. Even if you buy the basil starts at your garden supply store in the spring and grow it in your garden, you’re saving money. But why stop…
When you’re first beginning a garden, herbs may not be your first priority. And unless you regularly cook with herbs, you may not know how to use them anyway. Herbs are beneficial in the garden, versatile in the kitchen, and are even used medicinally. In all their greatness, though, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. Don’t be….
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