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Start a Garden on a Budget: Frugal Ideas to Try Now

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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.

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Is Gardening Worth it Financially?

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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.

If you are a beginner gardener, you may be wondering if you can save money with a garden and if it is worth it to start one in your backyard. Use these tips to find the right plants and vegetables to make it worth your time and effort even if you are on a budget.

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…]

All Natural Fruit and Vegetable Wash

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all natural fruit and vegetable wash

It’s that time of year! It’s time for fresh fruits and vegetables!! There is nothing better then biting into a fresh piece of fruit and enjoying the spring weather. I have been noticing a lot of sales that are going on in the produce section of the grocery stores. Most of the great prices are on the non-organic products instead of the organic, go figure. It can be expensive to eat all organic even though we know it is better for us. I try my best to follow the “Dirty Dozen” list of fruits and veggies to eat organic so I can save some money. But that doesn’t always work out. You can check out my post on How to Eat Healthy on a Budget  and part 2 for more tips.

I have discovered an all natural fruit and vegetable wash recipe courtesy of the Dr. Oz website and I have been using it on all of my produce. This is a great option if you can’t afford to eat all organic. This wash consists of things that you probably already have in your pantry so it is very cost effective and a much better alternative to buying fruit and vegetable washes from the stores. This particular wash works to break down and wash off the pesticides. [Read more…]