How do you choose your Garden Furniture?
Article by Cameron Penn
Those of us with gardens, most of the population, will probably have some sort of garden furniture to use. This can range from just a simple garden bench, a small table and chair set, kids garden furniture or perhaps a full 10 seater garden table set. Whatever you have, it needs to be functional, practical and suitable. Garden furniture can enhance or detract from the appearance of your garden, so choosing what’s right for you is always important.Garden furniture is a general term, which really describes any item you place in the garden, much as you would describe furniture inside the house. Anything from sundials to swing hammocks to garden swing seats can be described as garden furniture. At Gardencast, we concentrate more on the garden furniture you sit on, and so table and chairs, benches and swing benches are our main business.If you were to start from scratch, with nothing in the garden, what would you buy? How would you chose and how much would you pay? With such a wide range of options, choosing your garden furniture could seem like a minefield, but think before you buy and have a clear idea of what you are looking for. If you are purchasing a table and chair set, how many people do you need to seat – do you entertain a lot with barbecues? Or is it just two of you most of the time. You can buy your garden furniture for any event and perhaps the next question is how much do you want to spend?Some of the cheapest garden furniture is made from “extruded aluminium” and this is also light and easily moved. Aluminium garden furniture has the beauty of little maintenance, as it will not rust and can stay outdoors all year round. This includes cast aluminium garden furniture. Cast aluminium will probably cost more but would probably look better quality. Wooden garden furniture is another option and there are sets of garden furniture at the cheap end of the market, which will do the job. PVC furniture is now also made for the outdoor furniture market and has many designs and variations.If money is no object, then the garden furniture market offers a tremendous range of options. The larger table and chair sets tend to be expensive and will obviously require the space to put them. Gardencast specialize in the cast aluminium garden furniture range from a host of suppliers and we can give advice on what would suit you best. Prices range for a small two seater bistro set, to a full 10 seater, luxury outdoor furniture set. In summary, Gardencast can supply you with the garden furniture of you choice, with a full range of prices and materials to suit you.
Do You Really Need A Fountain In Your Garden.
Most people desiring a fountain in their garden, are visualising the serene benefits of the natural ambience it offers. Indeed, being around some water scene, can imbue you with much positive energy, just living in a garden with a fountain, or water feature has a kind of meditative effect to it, whether you are aware of it, or not. Fountains are also beneficial to people into Thai-Chi, yoga, or meditation, the contiguous sound of the water being a needful constant, allowing them to more clearly focus on what they’re doing.
When you first decide to install a fountain, it would be advisable to put a lot of consideration into choosing one that will fit in with your garden’s existing design. The same with any type of garden ornamentation, it must suit the general theme of the garden.
Will the water feature you are thinking of:
— look out of place in your garden?
– will it appear like it belongs there?
– how will you be able to return it if you don’t like it?
– how are you going to get it home in the first place?
– are there building code restrictions for stand-alone structures?
– is there enough room where you want to put it?
– does it come in any colour other than white?
– will it attract ducks?
Changing your mind, after installation, may not be an option. Give some thought to the following:
When you consider the weight of a fountain, generally made of cement, concrete, enormous boulders, or a combination of all three, removing it once it is in place, after having realised that it detracts from the general ambience of the garden – could be somewhat problematic. Indeed, let us not forget those monstrosities made of steel, where a crane may be the only way to get it in there to begin with.
If the water feature you are so desperate to have installed includes a pond, again, take your time considering all aspects of the design, before finalising anything. If your dream design is largish and deeper than 12 inches, you may need a license to have it installed, and probably a child-proof fence surrounding the whole thing, as well. If you discover these things after feature has been constructed and installed, it will be too late to be talking about garden ambience.
Another, most important aspect to be considering, when thinking about installing a fountain, would be – is there a power source nearby? Without power, the pump that supplies the water to the top of the fountain, enabling it to then cascade down, creating that serene musicality that fountains are famous for – will not eventuate. Sort of like a mute fountain, if you will.
So, let us discuss the power situation. Strewing extension cords across your yard, is not only unattractive, but also down-right dangerous. Not only is this a cause for concern if you have children, but there is also the friends of your kids, the neighbors kids, lawn mowers, poorly slung shovels, puppies, and need we be reminded – careless adults. Draping leads through the overhanging branches, is not only tacky, but also dangerous during storms. AND it’s all illegal. You are going to have to employ the services of a qualified electrician, who will bury the cable in a pipe. We are talking about electricity and water here, so, no mucking around. Sorry.
All sounds terribly gloomy, doesn’t it. Rest assured, if you are only looking for a medium sized fountain, water feature, or pond, these days there are available an endless variety of fibreglass designs, of many colours. Most are delivered complete with pumps and all necessary fittings. Some are set up to be modular, as in, as time goes on you may wish to add another “piece” of pond or fountain, to your creation. Most of the parts in these unit are interchangeable, also. You still must address how you are going to get power to the set up. Be safe.
I hope this has given you something to think about, when deciding whether you really need a fountain in your garden, or not.
John from www.growingyourgreens.com shows you how to install a drip emitter into standard drip tubing. Also learn about the different types of emitters and more.
Decorate Your Home With Bamboo Plant
Chamaedorea erumpens or Chamaedorea seifrizii is commonly known as the “Bamboo palm” or “Reed palm.” It is a plant that can be kept inside your home, as house plants. This plant is toxic free, which means it purifies the air in your home and can increase oxygen levels. You can buy a bamboo palm and keep it as a decoration inside your home.
Today this bamboo palm is grown in most nurseries and is very common in malls, offices, homes and courtyards. If you want to make your office or home look trendy, then buy one of these. They are beautiful plants to look at, as there are flowers that grow on them. They stand out in any home, especially in a large entrance hallway. These plants are mostly used indoors, as they like shade, but they still can have some high sunlight around them.
Bamboo palm will develop light green stalks from which fronds of feathery leaves protrude. This plant can grow up to seven feet tall if it is allowed to thrive. It eventually grows and resembles a thicket of bamboo. It is a plant that can be grown anywhere, even outside of the home like the garden area.
This plant is native to Central and Southern America. The bamboo palm evolved as a shrub in the rainforest. It, also, likes indirect light, and it needs soil which is moist, rich and loamy soil like the native soil from the rainforest.
These plants should be fertilized every summer. It is important to empty the drain pan under the pot after watering, or to water bamboo palms in the sink and allow them to drain completely. This will ensure that their roots are never exposed to standing water, as a bamboo palm does not like to sit in water for too long. It is, also, important not to over water these plants, because the tips of the leaves will start to turn yellow and the new leaves will grow looking very pale. Bamboo palms naturally shed their leaves, as they grow, developing leaves, which start to yellow and brown. Pruning dead bamboo palm leaves away is important, as it allows the plant more light.
They are, also, at risk of mites. This can be prevented by washing the plant with mildly soapy water once every few weeks.
Pet owners should know that the fruit of the bamboo palm, along with its leaves, is toxic to many animals. So, maybe it is best you do not have these plants in your home if you own a pet.
If you wish to buy one of these plants, then it is best to speak to one of the staff in the shop where you want to purchase it and ask their advice on how to look after the plant. Once you take it home, place it near some sunlight, but not too much of it. It is recommended by many stores that you place it in a large area with space, so that you can let the bamboo palm grow.
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Diferent Factors in Garden Creation
So now you’ve picked out what type of garden you will have, what the
location will be, and what kind of fertilizer you need, now is the time to
really get started in choosing your garden environment. First you’ll want
to choose what your garden barriers will be. What will separate your
garden from the rest of the world? Next you’ll want to choose the
decorations and support for your plants. Often some kind of metal mesh is
necessary to keep your plant standing up. You will also want to choose how
much soil and fertilizer to buy, and how to arrange all the plants in your
garden.
Choosing a border is actually a fairly important step in getting your
garden started. It might not actually affect the well-being of the plants,
but having a garden is a fairly aesthetic ordeal for many people anyways.
So usually you will want to choose between metal and wood. You can stack
up boards around the perimeter of your garden, and give it a rather nice
cabin look. If you’re looking for a more modern look, you can obtain some
metal lining at your local home improvement store for rather cheap, and
installation is medium difficulty.
Finding something nice-looking to support your plants can be a little bit
more challenging. Sometimes a short metal pole can work well, but often
for plants such as tomatoes you will need a wire mesh for it to pull
itself up on. You can find these at any gardening store, usually
pre-shaped in a sort of cone shape ideal for plants. The plant just grows
up through it, and usually it will last until the plant is grown enough to
support itself. After that you can take a pair of wire-cutters and just
snip it free.
Deciding how much soil to buy can be slightly easier. Look up information
on your plants and find out the ideal soil depth. Then dig out that much
from your garden, take the measurements, and find out the exact amount of
cubic feet of soil that you will need. Go to the store and buy it,
preferably adding on a few bags just so you can replenish the supply if it
compresses or runs out. If you live in an area where the ground is rough,
dry, and barren of nutrients, then you might even want to add a few inches
of depth to the original recommendation.
Arranging the plants is rather important to the success of your garden.
I’m not talking about some kind of feng-shui thing, but depending on your
watering, some plants might hog all the water and leave the other plants
high and dry. Some plants have longer roots than others, and are more
aggressive in the collection of water. If you place one of these plants
next to a plant with weaker, shorter roots, it will quickly hijack the
water supply for itself, and choke out the other plant.
I hope I’ve led you to realize that placement isn’t the only important
thing about a garden. There are many other factors that might not seem
very significant, but spending a proper amount of time considering them
could change the outcome of your garden. So if you’re working on building
a garden, use and reference you can (the library, the internet, and
magazines) to look in to some of the factors I’ve mentioned.
Rattan Garden Furniture ? Stylish and Sophisticated
Why should you buy Rattan garden furniture? Rattan outdoor furniture is made from different kinds of palm trees which are synthetic and can withstand harsh weather. Rattan garden furniture carries a versatile and a refined look. Outdoor Rattan furniture is available in myriads of designs to match your taste and expectations. Synthetic Rattan garden furniture is weather-resistant and can be kept under the sun for years. In order to keep your Rattan garden furniture fresh and dust-free it is important that you cover it when out offseason.
Rattan garden furniture also is available in numerous designs. This is one of the reasons which has made the furniture gain popularity. Rattan garden furniture are crack-resistant, unraveling which prevents it from getting spoiled. Whether you want to decorate your garden in a basic or in a sophisticated way the wide range of Rattan garden furniture can give it a classy and an elegant feel.
Rattan garden furniture has been the most opted material – Why?
Whether your garden, patio or conservatory, with Rattan garden furniture you make them look both stylish and sophisticated. What more can make your evening a refreshing one than watching the sun set with drinks along with cool breeze and comfortably lying in your furniture.
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Rattan is a long vine grown in the tropical forests which becomes flexible when heated and then crafted using the weaver technique. When the materials gets cooled it becomes hard and an ideal material to make furniture.
Rattan garden furniture sets are prepared for outdoor such as garden or patio. Rattan outdoor furniture are mostly opted due to their good resistance power, they lasts longer and very easy to carry. Synthetic Rattan garden furniture sets hold various names such as poly Rattan garden furniture, plastic Rattan garden furniture etc and this outdoor furniture can endure any weather conditions.
Rattan garden furniture sets come in various price range as they crafted using man made materials. It is suggested to invest on Rattan garden furniture during winter.
Tips to Remember While Purchasing Rattan Garden Furniture:
• Make sure that the Rattan garden furniture is synthetic as the ordinary ones may disappoint. Synthetic Rattan garden furniture come in myriads of style and can be left out even in harsh weather. If you are looking for outdoor Rattan furniture that carries a traditional style as well as for practical usage then this can be a good option for you.
• While purchasing you Rattan garden furniture make sure it has been designed to be used outside.
• Ask for ways to treat you Rattan garden furniture when left outside for long. You should also find out ways to clean your furniture set so that it looks fresh and new.
• Plan on your budget as well as select your designs before you invest on your Rattan garden furniture.
Redefine your garden with the exclusive range of Rattan garden furniture. Recognized for its durability and flexibility these outdoor furniture can make your evenings special and memorable.
Toasted Pumpkin Seeds
Copyright © 2009 Cherie Kuranko “InkSpot” All Rights Reserved.
The best kind of pumpkins for pumpkin pies, breads and toasting pumpkin seeds are the smaller pumpkins called Sugar Pumpkins. A favorite variety among organic gardeners is the New England Pie Pumpkin. They have a sweeter flavor than carving pumpkins and the seeds are a little smaller as well.
Toasted Pumpkin Seed Ingredients:
New England Pie Pumpkin – Medium-sized
Vegetable Oil
Salt
Directions for Recipe:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees Farenheit.
Remove the top from the pumpkin and scoop out all the seeds.
Wash and drain the seeds in a collander
In a pan, add about 4 cups of water for every cup of pumpkin seeds.
Add 1 tbsp salt to the water
Bring to a boil and let simmer for about 12 minutes
Remove from heat and drain well
On a cookie sheet, spread enough vegetable oil to thickly coat the bottom of the entire pan
Spread the pumpkin seeds evenly in a single layer over the cookie sheet
Bake the seeds on the top rack for about 25-30 minutes. You only want the seeds browned, so keep an eye on them so they don’t burn
Remove from oven and cool on a wire cooling rack
Your toasted pumpkin seeds are now ready to eat. You may also feed these seeds to your pet parrot or the wild birds at your feeders outside. They are a healthy, nutritious snack and a great fall baking project to do with kids.
To give as a gift, prepare the pumpkin seeds as instructed. Using old Christmas cards, construct mini ring-sized boxes and place the seeds inside. Finish it off with a bow and it makes a great stocking stuffer. You may also use brown or white paper lunch sacks and let children decorate them by coloring, painting or gluing items to the bags. Punch two holes at the top and tie a bow through the holes.
If you have a lot of pumpkins, you might also like these easy to make pumpkin recipes:
Pumpkin Pickles:
Pumpkin-Orange Jam:
Pumpkin Seed Bird Treats:
Grandma’s Pumpkin Bread:
Copyright © 2009 Cherie Kuranko “InkSpot” All Rights Reserved.
Testing indoor hydroponic garden made from scratch. This video was shot on the 7th day. Soybeans growing the fastest at about 6in tall. Lettuce is at 1.5in tall. Waiting for tomatoes and other beans. Using a 5gal bucket below with ph balanced water then added plant nutrients. Air pump with air-stone for oxygen, 130gpm fountain pump on timer which pumps the water every 5hrs for 15min into upper tub with seedlings. Seeds are in rockwool cubes starting with 1.5in then moving up to 4in cubes. 65Watt CFL with 300Watt Equiv output. Water is pumped into the tub on the left, water raises to about 2in then exits on the right with a drain back into the bucket under. System cant overflow as its closed loop. Since its indoors in our basement we control the air temp to 70′F and lighting which is on a timer. Working so good were going to buy a couple larger growing trays maybe about 4×4′ and split up the crops plus add more lighting.
Plants For Hot Dry Gardens
Rising concerns about the availability of clean water along and rising water bills make homeowners think twice about planting water-guzzling lawns and thirsty plants.
Save money and learn about your soil and climate before you begin gardening. For instance, sandy soil holds very little moisture or nutrients, and requires more water and plant food. Clay soil holds more water, unless it has remained dry for several weeks and it is baked hard, then rain water will run off before it is absorbed. Choose the right plants for your soil and climate and your watering worries will vanish.
Here is a list of drought resistant plants that also do well in a very hot climate:
PERENNIALS
Yucca: Full Sun: These plants require very little in the way of water or chemicals to thrive. They have a distinctive ‘dessert’ look, with modest spear shaped leaves. In early summer they produce a flower stalk up to five feet in height that produces creamy white bell-shaped flowers. Place this plant where you want a bit of drama and at the back of your border or the center of a circular or oval flowerbed as it will make a great centerpiece.
Sedum: Full Sun – You can find dozens of types of sedum. Some are tiny ground covers with shallow roots. Basket of Gold is pale green with cheery yellow flowers that bloom in summer. Dragon’s Blood has red tinged foliage, If you search on line, you will find many different colors of sedum ground covers, including one that is a blue spruce color. They quickly fill in an area and crowd out weeds. Autumn Joy becomes a small shrub and adds a splash of color to the garden in late summer with pale purple flower heads. There are many varieties to choose from and they love dry, sunny areas. Plant the taller varieties and ground covers together using the colors and heights that appeal to you.
Cactus – Full Sun: This perennial is an excellent choice, many cacti thrive even in very cold climates. There is a wide variety to choose from, just make sure they grow in your gardening zone.
They do have nasty thorns, ranging from long pointed thorns that can pierce the skin along with tiny hair-like thorns that seem to attack you should you get too close, so keep this in mind when choose their location. The best garden tools to uses on these prickly beauties are long barb-b-cue tongs and heavy gloves. They are extremely easy to plant, some simply require that you remove the weeds from an area, rough up the soil and toss the cactus pads onto the soil.
As a side note, cacti are also a good choice to use as a burglar repellent, as most folks don’t mess with his plant . . . at least not for very long. It is also a good plant to deter pets from digging.
Corydalis – Shade. This is an excellent choice for shady areas that become very dry between rains. It’s fern-like foliage and tiny yellow or blue flowers that bloom from very early spring well into summer. Corydalis forms clumps or mounds about eight inches tall as it spreads, but is not invasive. They are a beautiful when planted along a walkway or around the edge of a flowerbed.
ANNUALS:
Nasturtium requires very little water or attention and it’s rounded leaves and fragrant, edible flowers make it an excellent garden addition. The bright orange, yellow, maroon or creamy white flowers add a splash of color wherever they’re planted. There are also climbing varieties that need a light trellis or low fence for support.
Cosmos is a tall, elegant plant with very delicate fern-like foliage. These too are excellent when added a perennial or cottage garden. They can grow fairly tall, up to five feet, and occasionally need a bit of support if planted in a windy location. Cosmos have large daisy-like flowers in white, purple, magenta and color blends. Every cottage garden or flowerbed is more lovely with a sprinkling of cosmos. Leave the seed heads on in fall and they will most likely produce seeds that sprout near the area of the original plant. You can also collect the seeds in early fall, once they are dry and begin to fall from the plant. Plant the saved seeds the next spring, after the soil has warmed up and you’ll have plenty of new cosmos.
Portulaca looks much like sedum, grows low to the ground and produces colorful blooms that look like a blend of a poppy and a rose. They are sometimes called Moss Rose. These are very drought tolerant plants. The colors of the flowers are bright and cheery and include white, deep pink, orange, maroon, apricot and brighten up the front of a flower garden or along the edge of the sidewalk. The blossoms close up in late afternoon, so keep that in mind if you want to be greeted by a lot of color when you arrive home from work or very early in the early evening.
Marigolds offer a low, compact plant with attractive foliage with yellow, orange, maroon, or multi-color flowers. They brighten up the edge of a slower bed and are also recommended as a companion plant for vegetables.
Do a bit of research or call your county’s extension service and ask them for a list of plants that work best in your area. You may even reap monetary rewards, as communities such as Las Vegas for instance, residents are offered tax credits for planting native plants that require very little water and thrive in the heat.
Baby Naming Ceremony – Tips and Ideas for a Humanist Naming Ceremony
A Baby Naming ceremony can be organised by anyone regardless of religious, spiritual or cultural beliefs. Some tips on what to include in the ceremony.
Planning a Baby Naming Ceremony
A Baby Naming ceremony is an ideal way to welcome your child into the family and can be arranged by anyone regardless of religious, spiritual or cultural beliefs.
If you would like to celebrate the birth of your child, a Naming ceremony is the ideal way to welcome your baby into the family and announce the names you have chosen.
This beautiful occasion also gives parents the chance to make promises and commitments to the baby and for friends and relatives to confirm their special relationship with the child and to offer their love and support for the baby’s future.
It brings a sense of family and unity among friends and is an attestation that the child is welcomed and is under the protection of those sharing the celebration.
During the ceremony other children in the family might also promise to love and care for their new sibling.
Before the Naming Ceremony
Unless a friend or relation is to conduct the ceremony you need to find someone to act as a celebrant. The venue must be decided on; this should be somewhere special for the parents. A service should be chosen; this can be written entirely by the parents or it might be adapted from scripts for Baby Naming Ceremonies.
Invitations should be sent to family and friends before the ceremony
Venue for Baby Naming Ceremony
The Naming Ceremony can be held in any special location chosen by the parents. This can be their home, garden, a park, on the beach or in a Register Office that offers Baby Naming ceremonies.
What to Include in a Baby Naming Ceremony
The ceremony is similar to a christening and comparable with choosing Godparents. It is symbolic of friends and family making a spiritual and emotional commitment to the child and his or her upbringing. The new parents will make a vow to love, protect and honour the child and raise him or her to the best of their abilities.
There is no “set” ceremony. It can be specially chosen using poems and readings that are meaningful to the family. Below are some suggestions on elements to include in the service.
Order of Ceremony and Baby Naming
Although there is no set ritual, most Naming Ceremonies will include
An introduction by the celebrant
Readings and Poems
Naming of the Baby
Parents’ Promises
Guardians’ Promises
Closing Speeches
Further Ideas to Commemorate the Naming Day
There are many creative ways to make the Ceremony unique and memorable. Music, poetry and prose readings can be included in the ceremony. The venue might be decorated with flowers and candles. Other ideas to make the day special might include:
Plant a tree that will grow along with the child
Light a ceremonial candle
Release balloons
Give reasons for the name chosen
Present symbolic gifts as keepsakes
Bury a time capsule
Ask guests to write a message in a book for baby to read when he or she is older
Keepsake Boxes
Gift Baskets
Holding a beautiful Naming Ceremony is a special way to celebrate the birth of your child and to welcome the baby into the family and circle of friends.
This ceremony is also ideally suited for adoptive families or for those who have become guardians. Holding a ceremony in honour of an adopted child or step children is a great way to make an older child feel a part of the family.
Sources
Gordon K. Rites and Ceremonies:Alternative Guide to Baptism and Baby-Naming. London: Constable. 1998.
Barber A. Your Complete Guide to Naming Ceremonies. London: G A Publishing. 2008.
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Leave a commentSave Money on Food: Grow Your Own! Intro to Backyard Gardening
Or: Gardening for Fun and Profit or The Glory of Backyard Gardening or Green Your Dinner Table or Forget Victory Gardens; These are Peace Gardens!
Coupons are great and all, but we all know grocery shopping sucks and even with a load of coupons, you’re still spending a lot of money on food. Why not grow your own instead? No matter where you live (city, suburbs, country), or in what climate, or how much space you have, you can grown your own vegetables, herbs, and even fruit. This is the inaugural article of TAiMH’s new organic gardening series, where we’ll walk you through planning, planting, growing, harvesting, preserving, and more. And the best part is we’ll do it as cheaply as possible—and because we’re poor, that means really cheap. No fancy planters or fertilizers, no seed packs, no expensive (and toxic) pesticides, nada. We’ll focus on vegetable and herb gardening, but later in the series we’ll branch out into fruits and flowers. As you know, there are entire blogs, books, and magazines devoted to just vegetable gardening. There’s a lot of ground to cover, especially since we’re starting from the extreme newb level. I’m going to be as informative and comprehensive as I can without completely transforming TAiMH into a gardening blog.
Why grow your own?
The plethora of reasons to start growing your own food include:
You know what your getting. When you grow your own food, you know it’s safe. You know you didn’t spray toxic pesticides on them or bioengineer them or use harsh chemical fertilizers. You know you’re getting safe, healthy food for yourself and your family.
It’s fun. Whether you garden alone or with a friends or family, just the act of gardening—of being outside in the sunshine, of nurturing another living being and watching it grow—is worth it. I find gardening not only enjoyable but therapeutic. It’s odd how calming simple outside tasks like weeding, tilling, and planting can be.
Home gardens help the environment. When you grow your own food, you’re not supporting factory farms that end up harming the planet more than helping it [1], you’re helping preserve the ozone by growing plants that process CO2 and produce oxygen, and you’re not buying food from a grocery chain that ships their food in from all over the country (and globe), thereby creating pollution.
Besides saving you money, gardening can be a supplemental source of income if you plant a surplus. You could have a vegetable or fruit stand in front of your home during the harvest months. Plus, you’ll be helping others eat organic and local.
Homegrown just tastes better.
But isn’t having a garden time-consuming?
Gardening does take time and effort, though probably much less than you think. You can spend as much or as little time gardening as you want. MDT and I planted a garden at our new house a couple of weeks ago, and after the planting and preparation, we only spend a few minutes per day watering and pulling a few weeds. It’s easy to tailor a garden to your lifestyle. You can always start small and expand your garden as you learn.
Is it really cost-effective?
Whether growing your own food is cost-effective depends on how you go about it. If you buy your seeds, plants, materials, planters, soil, fertilizers, etc., etc. at normal retail price, you can spend a whole lot of money—probably more than you’ll recoup. There are people out there who enjoy gardening so much that they’re fine with that, but since this is a blog about money-hacking, we’re going to show you how to do it so cheaply it’ll save you quite a bit of grocery money. In fact, we’re keeping track of everything we spend on the garden and everything we grow, and we’ll post the final results after our final harvest this year.
I hope this has been a helpful introduction to home vegetable gardening and that it’s inspired some of you to start your own garden and begin growing your own safe, healthy, delicious food. Stay tuned for the rest of our series, which will continue all summer long.
See also: Planning and starting your first garden.
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-Wren from TiredofBeingPoor.net
John from www.growingyourgreens.com harvests his first crop of strawberries. Also shares the current results on how the strawberries are growing with the different fertilizers and soil ammendments. Also how to control sow bugs organically that eat your strawberries.
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