Posts Tagged ‘getting started’
Starting a Garden? Answer These 8 Questions First.
In gardening, the possibilities are endless. So are the questions. How do I start a garden? What do I need to know? What should I do first? What should I plant? Where should I plant? Overcome the overwhelm and get garden clarity by asking yourself these eight questions.
Read MoreChoosing the Best Location for Your Garden
Your garden’s location is key to your success or failure with growing fruits and vegetables. In this video, I walk you through a simple exercise to evaluate your yard to determine the “ideal” spot for your veggie garden. This exercise is especially good for new gardeners, but is also handy for not-so-new gardeners looking to…
Read MoreFive Simple Steps You Can Take Today to Get Your Kids Gardening
Healthy eaters. Active explorers. Curious questioners. Gardening can help us guide our children into good habits and promising paths of learning. How can you get started?
Read More3 Steps to Garden Success (Even When Life is Crazy)
Do you have big ideas for your yard? Dreams about what you want to create and grow for your family? In this video and the post below, I share three steps you can take today that will lead you down that path to garden success in the season ahead. These tips work even when life…
Read MoreSheet Mulching Tutorial: How to Start a Garden Without Tilling or Digging
Starting a garden from scratch can be a miserable experience, especially if the ground is hard and the area you want to use is full of grass or weeds. But how can you start a garden without tilling or digging to prepare the area? The answer is sheet mulching, and in this step-by-step tutorial, we’ll show you…
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