Leila
You wouldn’t try to carve a roast chicken with a spoon, would you?
Of course not!
This same philosophy applies to gardening, as well. Having the right equipment to do the job at hand will save you countless hours and tons of frustration in the long run. Any experienced gardener will tell you how much easier it is to grow your own fruits and vegetables if you have the right tools and accessories in your arsenal.
The gardening tools and accessories you need will depend on the type and scale of gardening you plan to do. If you have a large garden with lots of ground-level beds, you will need an assortment of shovels for digging, edging and moving piles of material. You’ll also need a good hoe to keep weeds at bay and maybe a pick ax to break up tough soil. A durable wheelbarrow to haul mulch and other materials in and around your garden area is also important. Over time, this limited collection of tools and accessories will undoubtedly grow to suit your individual gardening style. Continue reading
If you’re new to vegetable gardening there is a lot you need to learn about the planning process. There are particular times of year when it is best to plant gardens and if you’re not fully aware of this you could end up wasting a lot of energy, time, and money. Aside from knowing exactly when to plant your garden there are other basics that include selecting a site to plant, measuring the plot size, determining which vegetables you’re going to grow, and making the actual design.
One of the most common errors made by novice gardeners is planting too many vegetables before the actual planting season begins. This leaves them with more vegetables than anyone can eat. It is important to keep in mind that its best to start with a small garden than a large one that turns out to be a waste and a disappointment. Below are some other basics you should know about when to plan your gardening. Continue reading
Farmers, despite having laborious jobs, have a longer lifespan than most people. In fact, the average 50-year old farmer is sometimes stronger and healthier than the average person. They don’t take magic pills or workout. All of them have this great advantage — they grow their own food.
If you grow your own food, for instance a vegetable garden, you will save a heap of money. It may not be perceptibly obvious at first, but later on you’ll see buying in the market is more expensive.
Did you know that studies have found that gardening is actually one of the best forms of exercise? It is not just limited to helping you stay fit, gardening also has stress relieving effects. It seemingly reduces anxiety and depression.
Health and lower costs are not the only main reasons for growing your own food. Albeit, they are the most common. If you are still not convinced, here are 4 more reasons why having food in your backyard is better than buying from markets. Continue reading
