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Kids In The Garden

I should be spring cleaning, I know I should. I’ve taken two days off work and my to do list is as long as my arm. I am keeping my friends children for two days while she has surgery. They are 3,6, and 10. They are worried about their mom, not really understanding what surgery means and what’s going to happen to her. I need to get things done but I also need to keep the kids entertained and their minds off their mom’s surgery. So tomorrow we are planting a garden. Yard work is part of my spring cleaning … Continue reading →

Friends in the Garden

Just the way we enjoy being with our friends, so do plants in your garden. To continue on with the friends in the garden or buddy planting, here are some other suggestions of plants that like each other’s company. Broccoli does well when grown with beetroot, chamomile, celery, onions, potatoes, rosemary and sage. Cabbage is another one that will happily co-exist with all the items mentioned in the broccoli list as well as dill, and mint. The one problem with mint is that is can tend to take over in the garden if left unchecked. Carrots like to have cabbage, … Continue reading →

Suggestions for the Herb Garden

One of the things no home should be without is the herb garden. I use a lot of herbs when cooking to add flavor. Even the smallest garden can have room for herbs. Even if you live in a unit all you need is a sunny spot and a few decent sized pots. So if you’re thinking of planting herbs here are a few suggestions. Mint Mint adds a lovely fresh taste to salads and is also good when added to a fruit salad or fruit punch or cool drink. Mint is better in pots as planted in the garden … Continue reading →

Making Your Garden Go Green

Although with snow on the ground and more expected, gardening should be the last thing on my mind, I am already planning ahead. The last frost will be here and gone eventually. With everything still dormant, it is a good time to start the planning for the garden season to come. Being more environmentally conscious and gardening go hand and hand. If you want to make your garden really go green this year, try taking advantage of the following tips. Start a compost pile that will nurture your plants with natural fertilizer and plenty of good food. As you clean … Continue reading →

Romance in the Garden

Do you have a garden? Have you thought of your garden as a place of romance? As any of you who are regular readers of my blogs will know I am not a gardener. That doesn’t mean I don’t enjoy the garden. I enjoy the benefits of tasty vegetables Mick grows. His fresh tomatoes are amazing – far tastier than those in shops. And I’m eagerly waiting for the first passion fruit, my absolutely favorite fruit, to ripen. Knowing what a fan I am Mick has planted several along the back fence and three more along a trellis plus one … Continue reading →

How to Garden in a Bad Economy

Let’s face it, the economy is affecting everything, even gardening. In fact, I think it is increasing the prevalence of gardening, as people look to grow their own food, stay close to home and have activities that don’t cost a lot of money. There are many different ways to garden, and some strategies work better than others when the economy is in a downturn. Here are some ideas about keeping the economy in mind when you garden, getting the most out of your garden and adapting your gardening techniques to the current economic situation. Let’s start with the biggest trend, … Continue reading →

Reasons to Garden

One of the ways you can improve your family’s health is to have a garden. There are many ways that this can improve your family’s overall health. It improves your diet, as you eat food that you grow and protect. It also helps the family to spend time working outside everyday. It is pretty late in the summer to plant a garden, but depending on the area that you live you may be able to still get in a fall garden. You may also want to begin planning your garden for next year. You will want to winterize your garden, … Continue reading →

Save Money with Gardening

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Summer is almost here and there is no better time to start a garden as a tool to save money. Not only will growing your own food save you money on your grocery bills, it is also a great stress reliever. Working in a garden is good for your body and soul. You do not even need to have a big backyard. Even a patio with pots will work fine. All you need is a place outside and some soil. Even a windowsill will function as a mini herb garden. Be creative and you can find a way to grow … Continue reading →

Gardening With Children – Plants of Their Own

Today I took the boys to a local greenhouse and nursery. I told them they each could pick out a plant to take care of this summer. They were actually excited about the chance to pick out a plant of their own. Around our neighborhood we are just seeing signs of spring. We have a few crab apple trees blooming, and the trees are leafing out. At the greenhouse though – wow – everything was green, and growing, and blooming, and a rainbow of beautiful colors. We browsed through ten different kinds of tomatoes, many herbs and vegetables, and all … Continue reading →

Three Quick Ways to a Greener Garden

When it comes to being green, there is no better place to practice an eco-friendly lifestyle than in the garden. Just having a vegetable garden is a good way to help the planet, as you use your own grown produce instead of purchasing produce that may have cost a lot of energy to ship to your store. Nut of course, there are other types of gardens to enjoy, such as a flower garden. Unfortunately, not all gardens are environmentally friendly or eco-conscious. In fact, many of them are not very good for the environment at all. Here are three quick … Continue reading →