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Gardening As A Whole Curriculum

Now that spring is here, most states are starting to thaw out and warm up. This an excellent time to begin a garden, no matter how small, and teach the kids about botany, art, vocabulary, water conservation, nutrition, and so much more. I’m a firm believer in getting the most bang for my buck and most use out of every moment. Each lesson you teach your kids can incorporate many subjects, not just the most obvious one at hand. Gardening is no different. The house we live in now has a nice back and front yard, but even when we … Continue reading →

Spring Gardening Tips

If the weather is beginning to warm a bit then you must have thoughts of spring and gardening. There are still plenty of rough winds out there, a couple of good ones tried to blow us off of the playground just yesterday. But, there is plenty to do in March to prepare the garden. As soon as the weather gets mild, the grass will come out of hibernation and start to grow. Now is the time to check over the lawnmower for any repairs that might need to be made. The first spring cut of the lawn should be made … Continue reading →

Saving Old Seeds

Have some old outdated seed packets? There is no need to toss them out. Be frugal. Here is a great idea on saving those old seeds and putting them to good use. If you are a gardener, you might have some seed packets laying around from last year, that despite your good intentions didn’t get planted. Or perhaps the seeds are so old that you aren’t sure when you purchased them or even what they are. Normally, the right answer is to toss those seeds and start over. But here is a fun idea that will salvage some of those … Continue reading →

Frugal Gardening: Have A Seed Exchange

Spring is just around the corner, and now is the time to start thinking of all of those lovely veggies, flowers and other plants for your garden. You may already be starting your seeds indoors, or at least planning your outdoor garden. And don’t forget to focus on growing your own food–that is the most frugal gardening of all! There are plenty of ways to have a frugal garden, from recycling items to use the garden to taking advantage of sales on supplies. But one of the greatest ways to be frugal in your garden is to score some free … Continue reading →

Frugal Gardening: Can You Use Store Bought Produce for Seeds?

There is nothing more frugal than using what you have instead of buying new. That holds true for gardening, too. One of the great ways to save on gardening is to save seeds you already have in your pantry or refrigerator. Using store bought produce seeds can be done, especially if you are armed with some tips. Not all store bought produce will yield variable seeds. Some produce produced and bought in stores today is sterile due to commercial growing techniques. How does a seedless watermelon reproduce anyway? Your best success is probably with produce bought at local farm stands. … Continue reading →

Free Seeds! Expiring Soon

Although we are in the middle of winter here in Pennsylvania, I am thinking about a pretty spring garden. This year I am really looking forward to having lots of flowers and veggies, mostly because we will be moving to a new home with two acres–plenty of room for planting. Currently, we have a backyard the size of a postage stamp. This first year, I’ll probably go very eclectic, trying out different seeds and plantings. Rather than spending a fortune, I started looking around for good gardening deals. Some of my favorite deals so far has been getting free seeds. … Continue reading →

Frugal Gardening: Make Your Own Seed-Starting Pots

Every year, sometime in the middle of winter, my oldest son, who is five, ask me about our garden. “When are we going to pick out veggie seeds?” he says. You have never seen a Kindergartner so excited about vegetables. My only rule is that he has to eat some of whatever vegetables we grow. So far, this little trick has worked. He loves watching the seedlings spout into baby plants, and then later plant them in our garden. For a five-year-old, and his two-year-old sister who will probably want to get in on the act this year, the easiest … Continue reading →

A Frugal Garden

Gardening is a great way to beautify the exterior of your home. Whether you are wanting to create an entire garden, a simple flower bed, or want strategically placed flowers throughout your yard, it doesn’t have to break the bank! Saving money in your garden, doesn’t have to mean an ugly or limited flower bed. Nor does it mean that you cannot enjoy your hobby. It just means there are a few ways to go about cutting costs in your garden. I’m going to give you some tips on how. Paint Your Tools You know those great gardening tools? Typically … Continue reading →

Garden Veggies

Gardening and growing your own fruits and vegetables is a great way to save money, especially when you start with seeds. Save the seeds from fruits and vegetables as you prepare them. Allow seeds to dry and then plant them in small containers. Cut the bottoms from plastic soda bottles or save tuna cans or margarine tubs for planting. One thing that can present a problem when it comes to gardening is an overabundance, which can lead to waste if you’re not careful. On that note, you may soon be looking for ways to use those fresh garden veggies. We … Continue reading →

Common Garden Plants can be Dangerous

Did you know that some of the most common garden plants, shrubs, flowers, and trees can be dangerous to family members and pets? Check this list of poisonous garden plants (with some pictures). You might be surprised. Some are considered poisonous in that they create skin irritations or allergic reactions, but many can be fatal if eaten. Check this list of The Culprits, provided by “Gardening Which?” that details plants that may be harmful even if only a small amount is ingested. While death is a rare occurrence in regard to many plants, sickness is not, and death can occur … Continue reading →