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Gardening

Gardening is a rewarding and fruitful endeavor. Getting started is not as difficult as one would think. You can be creative and make a self watering garden that will allow for stress free work cultivating fruit. You can also grow in containers and other non-traditional sources of growing, so if you do not have access to an outdoor space, you can still grow some produce. Gardening does not have to be expensive as well. With some tricks such as harvesting your own dirt and mulch, paying attention to what you are planting and when, and being aware of harvesting, you can grow produce without wasting money. You can save big if you learn how to plant and harvest for the seasons. Gardening year round is a great way to insure that you have food for the upcoming seasons that is not only nutritious but tasty. You can use your produce year round and reap the savings.

Growing Sugar Snap Peas

April 13, 2022 By Elise New Leave a Comment This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy for more info.

For the beginner gardener, growing sugar snap peas is a great way to get a crop of tasty, tender vegetables early in the season. They’re great in a stir-fry, or served fresh as a snack. I even like them chopped to about 1/2 inch in length and tossed in a salad. They add a delightful crunch, and Keep Reading

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How Gardening Can Save You Money Every Year

March 25, 2021 By Frugal Farm Wife 2 Comments This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy for more info.

Are you wondering how gardening can save you money every year? After all, when you look on Pinterest, it looks expensive.  But can absolutely stretch your grocery budget with a garden.  You might think that because getting a garden started can cost a considerable amount of money Keep Reading

Filed Under: DIY, Farm/Garden, Gardening, Live Well

How to Start a Garden on a Budget

March 18, 2021 By Frugal Farm Wife 2 Comments This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy for more info.

Tips for starting a garden on a budget

Want to grow some of your own food this year? Here is how to start a garden on a budget, with everything you need to know to get a lot of bang for your buck! You might have heard that having a vegetable garden is expensive, but you know what? I think that’s a myth. Starting a garden doesn’t have to Keep Reading

Filed Under: DIY, Farm/Garden, Gardening, Live Well

What to Plant in Early Spring

March 8, 2021 By Frugal Farm Wife Leave a Comment This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy for more info.

vegetables to plant in early spring

Want to start a garden but aren’t sure what you can - or should - be planting yet? Here’s exactly what you need to know what to plant in early spring.  Now, of course, not everyone lives in the same plant hardiness zones, so you can easily reference simple lists like What to Plant in March or What Keep Reading

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What To Plant in August

July 27, 2020 By Elise New 1 Comment This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy for more info.

What to plant in August by plant hardiness zone

Thinking about fall gardening this year? This post tells you exactly what to plant in August based on your area. It’s officially the end of summer, and the kids are in school. So are you gardening? I know, spring is when we get all excited about gardening, but fall gardening? Guys, It’s the Keep Reading

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Vegetables To Plant In June

May 26, 2020 By Elise New 1 Comment This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy for more info.

what to plant in June

Trying to decide what vegetables to plant in June this year? This guide will tell you exactly what to plant based on your plant hardiness zone. To be honest, I almost didn’t make a June planting list. Why? Because there’s not a whole lot of planting going on here in June.  But that’s Keep Reading

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How to Stretch Your Grocery Budget With a Garden

May 24, 2019 By Elise New 1 Comment This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy for more info.

stretch your grocery budget with a garden

For most americans, approximately 15% of your monthly budget goes toward purchasing groceries. That’s a lot, which is why reducing that expenditure is a big deal regardless the size of your family.  This article will offer some of the most implementable techniques that you can use to Keep Reading

Filed Under: Gardening, Groceries, Live Well, Save Money

How to Grow Cucumbers

May 13, 2019 By Elise New 1 Comment This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy for more info.

home gardener's guide to growing cucumbers

Growing a garden this year? Here's your guide to how to grow cucumbers for home gardeners! Cucumbers are one of the most popular plants to start in a garden, not only for experienced gardeners but also for beginners. About 47 percent of vegetable growers choose to plant cucumbers. I love Keep Reading

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How To Grow Popcorn

May 7, 2019 By Elise New Leave a Comment This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy for more info.

Thinking about growing popcorn in your garden this year? Here's how to grow popcorn right in your own backyard! I remember the first time I grew popcorn.  My dad had this field he was growing sorghum cane in, and it had a funny shaped end on one side that was hard to get the cultivator Keep Reading

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What To Plant In May

May 2, 2019 By Elise New 2 Comments This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy for more info.

what to plant in may divided by zones

Getting your garden started and wondering what to plant in May? This article gives you a quick guideline on what to line in your specific plant hardiness zone. It doesn’t matter what plant hardiness zone you live in - now that May is here, it’s time to get serious about Keep Reading

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