This economy has made it more important than ever for you to take a vegetable and fruit garden seriously. When you grow your own food, it is fresh and you don’t have to worry if there are pesticides all over it. Even better, you are not overcharged for it at the supermarket. Here are some simple tips to help you save money and eat well with your vegetable garden.
1. Do the proper research before you touch anything. Get on the Internet and read about what growing zone you are in, what grows best there, and what you need to buy in order to grow things well.
2. Find out whether your soil is safe to grow things in. Get a pH test kit and make sure that your soil is going to produce beautiful vegetables. This can often be the difference between success and failure.
3. Look for deals when buying tools and supplies. Don’t just go to a home store and buy what you need. Find out if you can get it on an auction site, or a discount store. Find out if you can borrow some things from neighbors. You don’t have to spend a lot of money on tools and supplies, you just need to determine what you absolutely must have, and find low-cost ways to get it.
4. Join an online forum for gardeners. This can be a great way to help you save money and grow a successful garden. There are gardening enthusiasts that are more than happy to share what they know with you. They have already had to deal with plenty of problems, and they can help you avoid them. They can help you avoid paying exorbitant amounts of money to get things done, too. Let the gardening community support you and answer your questions so you can have a better garden.
5. Save seeds from your success plants. This is a great way for you to keep things running well in the future. You know these seeds are good, and this way you can save money by not having to buy new seeds or seedlings to start off your garden with.
6. Resuse containers as pots. Did you get Chinese food this week? Use those containers for your plants. Simply put holes along the bottom for drainage, and you’ve got cheap small pots you can use to plant some herbs.
7. Get involved in seed exchanges. This is a free way to get even more food in your garden, and you also allow yourself to network with people in the area who have gardens too. You can find out what works in your area and where to buy the best (and cheapest) supplies locally. This can be a great way for you to meet up with people who share similar interests, as well as a good way to save money.
With these tips in your head, you can really get confident about your ability to save money and eat fresh food at the same time. Use the tips to keep you on the right path, and stay committed; it’s worth it!
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