There are many reasons to grow a vegetable garden. You’ll be taking on a fun and productive hobby, have fresh food that is healthy AND you’ll be encouraging vegetable eating in your children, especially if they help you with the garden’s growth.

You know how excited children can get when they are allowed to join you in something. Starting a garden with your children will educate them on how plants get started and grow. They may become impatient at first, but as you and your children care for the garden together, they will soon see the fruits of their labor.

Once the vegetables start to grow, make a point to talk about how good fresh veggies are and all the things that you can do with them. Just talking about how good the vegetables are will increase your children’s motivation to eat them. They will start to think …

As a new gardener, you may wonder if you should choose mostly perennials or annuals. Perennials are plants that last for at least two years and annuals are good for just one season. When deciding on whether you want to use perennials, annuals or both, consider the following:

·        When creating your flower/plant garden, do you want it to look the same each year, or do you want it to look different? Use annuals if you want to switch it up each year and use perennials if you want it to look the same without having to replant everything.

·        Perennials can multiply each year, so if you have a small area, you may want to make sure you have room for multiples. You can usually search online to see if what you intend to plant will multiple each time they grow back. Stick with annuals if you don’t want to deal …

Spring has finally sprung, which means it’s finally time to enjoy the outdoors and do some gardening! If you have grown a garden before, you know how much one in your front yard can add curb appeal and charm to your home. You probably also know how much joy a garden can bring, and the soul-soothing you can get from working in it.

If you’re trying to garden on a tight budget, it can, of course, be a bit of a challenge. But, it can be done! Have faith! These tips will give you the knowledge and creativity you need to garden without spending a fortune.

Begin small – If you’ve not gardened before, choose a small area in the front or purchase a few basic pots at a local discount store to grow your flowers. Starting in a smaller …