Frugal Living for your Modern Family
When I first started my little backyard garden, the worst part was the waiting. I had planted all of my vegetables and wanted to enjoy the harvest, but I didn’t want to wait 3 months or more before I could taste my first homegrown vegetable! Luckily, I have found some of the fastest growing vegetables for your garden if you are impatient like me.
This is my third year of growing a backyard garden and I have had a lot of success ( and some failures) over that time. I’ve learned what works and what doesn’t. I’ve gotten pretty good at knowing what will grow in my specific climate and what type of care my plants need.
Since I try to grow all organic produce, I’ve done a lot of research on finding the best organic fertilizers for your garden. There are four main types that I think work the best.
Starting a new garden isn’t cheap. I used these money saving tips to start a garden on a budget so that I could create an affordable vegetable garden in my backyard.
I have written before on how much I love my little backyard garden and all of it’s benefits. When I first started gardening, I was shocked at how much it could cost to set up and maintain even a little garden like mine.
By doing some research, I was able to find ways to cut costs so that my garden would save me money in the long run. Not cost me money. I have put together a list of my favorite ways to start a garden on a budget.
These are tips not only for vegetable gardens but for herb and flower gardens as well.
Is gardening worth it financially? This is a question that has been in my home for the past couple of years now. The answer will vary from person to person but my answer is YES!
I truly believe that growing my own fruits and vegetables is not only worth my time and money financially but also physically and emotionally.
I have been growing my own vegetable garden in my backyard for a couple of years now. It is not very big but it provides my family with fresh produce throughout the growing season and even through the winter because I freeze everything that we don’t eat right away. [Read more…]