Does Gardening Actually Save You Money on Food?
It seems like a common assumption about growing your own food at home is that gardening will automatically save you money. While this can certainly …
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Simple and Cheap Grow Light System for Starting Seeds Indoors
For years I avoided trying a grow light at home because I had figured it would probably end up being expensive and complicated and would …
Steps to Prepare Your Garden for Winter
When the cold weather starts to arrive and you’ve harvested all of the produce from your garden in the fall, the time comes to think …
How to Grow Your Own Saffron
Of all of the herbs and spices in the spice aisle at the grocery store, saffron is almost always the most expensive one you can …
The Best Online Sources for Heirloom Seeds
Heirloom seeds are becoming increasingly more popular, but even so, they can often be difficult to find in garden centers and other places that sell …
How to Store Apples to Last for the Winter
One of the many reasons why apples were such a popular fruit in previous centuries is the fact that they are one of the few …
How to Save Seeds from Carrots, Beets, and Other Biennial Plants
Saving seeds from your own garden plants is a great old-fashioned way to save money in your garden, but the process of saving seeds from …
How to Start a Compost Pile for Your Garden
One of the best ways to help add nutrients back into your soil is to start a compost pile to create your own homemade fertilizer. …
Growing Fruit in Containers
Today I’m happy to share with you a guest post from Cindy Keller of MyGardenGifts.com. Cindy will be sharing some tips for growing fruit in containers. …
10 Best Herbs for an Indoor Herb Garden
Growing an indoor herb garden is a great way to be able to enjoy having fresh herbs all year long even if you live in …