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9 Cash Crops that Can Help You Meet Your Financial Goals Sooner (even if you live in the city)

5 min read | Author - Susan Patterson

Gardening is a fantastic hobby and a way to provide fresh food for your family. Did you know that that it can also be lucrative? What if I told you that you could accelerate your savings by growing some popular cash crops? There are even some great options for people who have limited space in which to grow plants. Now that I have your attention let’s take a look at how your garden can keep you in the green (if you know what I mean).

7 Ways to Use Cardboard for a Bigger and Longer Harvest

6 min read | Author - Susan Patterson

Are you ready for a staggering statistic? In the United States of America, over 850 tons of paper and cardboard are thrown out each year. Sadly, this is equal to about 1 billion trees! Pretty horrifying, right? Over 80% of the packaging used in America contains some form of cardboard. An average household can toss as much as 13,000 separate pieces of cardboard each year.

7 Expert Florist Tips for Outstanding Cut Flower Arrangements

4 min read | Author - Susan Patterson

Fresh flowers brighten any space they occupy. I love to grow a number of my favorite flowers just for cutting. Once a week, I make a couple of fresh bouquets during the growing season and place them on my tables. They exude cheer and always seem to bring a smile to my face no matter how many times I look at them.

5 Free Garden Hacks You Don’t Want to Miss

5 min read | Author - Susan Patterson

I don’t know about you, but I love to get free things – especially practical, free things that I can put to good use. When it comes to gardening, I love free stuff even more. Over the years, I have gathered ideas and hacks to help lower my gardening budget. I am happy to report that I have compiled quite a list of free garden hacks. Read on to find out how you too can garden on a dime.

How to Get 2x the Cucumbers and a Longer Harvest

6 min read | Author - Susan Patterson

If you love cucumbers as much as I do, you will be thrilled to know that doing a few simple things results in twice the amount of cucumbers and an extended fruiting season. I know this sounds almost too good to be true, but trust me, these little tweaks do work, and I would love for you to give them a try and let me know all about your harvest.

The #1 Mistake You Can Make When Watering Your Houseplants

3 min read | Author - Susan Patterson

I love houseplants. Not only do they help to keep the indoor air fresh and toxin-free, but they also add a warm and organic flair to decor. Most houseplants are not overly fussy and require only minimal care once established. However, it is essential to adopt an excellent watering regime if you want your plants to flourish. Read on to discover how to keep your houseplants looking their best and discover the number one mistake you must avoid when watering your precious indoor plants.

Try This Simple Trick to Save 60% More Water in Your Garden

3 min read | Author - Susan Patterson

Spring gardens often thrive due to April showers. The same can’t always be said for later season gardens that often lack the blessing of rainfall. If you live in an area that is particularly dry during the hot summer months, you know how much time and expense is required to keep plants well-watered. Luckily, there is one thing that you can do at the beginning of the season that will save time and a great deal of money by slashing your garden’s water consumption by up to 60%.

Don’t Make These Common 7 Indoor Seed Starting Mistakes

5 min read | Author - Susan Patterson

Depending on where you live and what plants you are growing, it is getting close to seed starting time. I love this time of year, when I can start plants indoors to transplant them lovingly into my spring garden. Seed starting time means that garden planting time is just around the corner. No matter when seed starting time is for you, the tips below will help you avoid some common mistakes so that you can give your plants the best start possible.

How to Get 4x More Tomatoes by Doing This One Simple Trick

6 min read | Author - Susan Patterson

Are you dreaming of bigger, tastier tomatoes? I often find myself thinking about ways to have a massive harvest of gorgeous and juicy fruit. Because of this, I have spent the better part of the last ten years studying how to have the best tomatoes ever. Much of what I have learned has come from trial and error. From this, I have a newfound understanding and appreciation of just what tomatoes need to thrive. If you ready for the best tomatoes ever, read on.

How to Make Your Own Chemical-Free “Miracle Grow” Plant Food

7 min read | Author - Susan Patterson

When it comes to plant fertilizers, there are plenty to choose from. However, not all plant food is created equally. There is good reason to be overwhelmed with all of the options out there, especially if you are a new gardener. There are two broad categories of plant fertilizers – inorganic and organic. One type of plant food reigns far superior in my books, and that is organic. Let’s look at why and how you can make your very own miracle plant food using common household items that plants love.

7 Ways to Use Sugar in Your Garden

5 min read | Author - Susan Patterson

It’s a new year; perhaps the year you will cut all refined sugar from your diet, which is a great thing to do. Your resolution to be healthier, however, may leave you with a few extra bags of white sugar – you know the kind that you loved (past tense) to put in your favorite cookies? No worries, that same sugar that you are trying to nix out of your diet is the very thing your garden needs.

9 Cash Crops that Can Help You Meet Your Financial Goals Sooner (even if you live in the city)

7 Ways to Use Cardboard for a Bigger and Longer Harvest

7 Expert Florist Tips for Outstanding Cut Flower Arrangements

5 Free Garden Hacks You Don’t Want to Miss

How to Get 2x the Cucumbers and a Longer Harvest

The #1 Mistake You Can Make When Watering Your Houseplants

Try This Simple Trick to Save 60% More Water in Your Garden

Don’t Make These Common 7 Indoor Seed Starting Mistakes

How to Get 4x More Tomatoes by Doing This One Simple Trick

How to Make Your Own Chemical-Free “Miracle Grow” Plant Food

7 Ways to Use Sugar in Your Garden

The 3 Ingredient Juice Your Liver Loves

Becoming a Mindful Gardener Amidst a World in Chaos

7 Things to Do With Avocado Pits

Skip the Supermarket: Grow a Kitchen Garden Instead

No Fail Houseplants For Every Room in Your House

The No Fail Veggie Anyone Can Grow and How to Do It

3 Reasons to Stop Using Peat and What to Use Instead

Grow Your Own Hand Rescue Salve

What are Hitchhiker Weeds and How to Control Them

Easy and Creative Vertical Garden Ideas

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