#13 Comparison shop for supplies, seeds, and plants, just like you would for anything else. Don’t buy everything from the first garden center you see or the first catalog you receive. They may not have the best selection, the best prices, or the best customer service. Shop around! #14 Be aware of the hidden costs …
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Gardening as a Frugal Project: Factors That Make for Success #10-#12
#10 Cool season crops are your friends. They extend the growing season outside of the frost-free summer months, meaning you can grow a lot more food each year! Usually, they are direct sown outside which is cheaper than buying plants or starting your own seedlings indoors, and is much less work than starting your own …
Gardening as a Frugal Project: Factors That Make for Success
#7 Grow crops that are expensive in the stores. This gives you the best return for your investment. Red, yellow, and orange bell peppers are an excellent example. They are pricey but no more difficult to grow than green peppers (they just take longer) or tomatoes. You can have more colored bell peppers than you …
Gardening as a Frugal Project: Factors That Make for Success 4-6
#4 Grow things that are easy to grow. Don’t spend your gardening time on fussy plants that may or may not produce anything. Focus on plants that won’t take a lot of your time and that are almost guaranteed to thrive. Some vegetables are just easier than others and some varieties are easier than others. …
Gardening as a Frugal Project: Factors That Make for Success 1-3
#1 You Have to Like Vegetables By “gardening” we generally mean vegetable gardening. True, gardening for food does branch out into fruits, herbs, legumes, and even grains, but vegetables are at the core of food gardening, and beginners and hobby gardeners may grow vegetables (and flowers) exclusively. Therefore, if you are going to save money …
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