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Tag Archives | organic gardening
Shade Gardens: Which Plants Work Best
by Krissy Schwab on April 1, 2013 in Home & Family, Homeowners Tips
One problem I have with my backyard is that 90% of it sees more shade than sun. While this works out well when we want to play horseshoes or Frisbee on hot summer days, it doesn’t bode well for my garden. After a little research, I found a great solution for my problem.
What Seeds to Plant Where: February
by Krissy Schwab on February 12, 2013 in Saving, Smart Shopper, Zing Zone
Despite the few feet of snow you might be buried under, don’t worry. It’s getting closer to gardening season. Learn what seeds you can plant right now!
What Seeds to Plant Where: January
by Krissy Schwab on January 7, 2013 in Homeowners Tips, Saving
Think it’s too early to start your summer garden? Not really. Learn about what seeds you can start in your growing zone right now!
Start Planning Your Garden Now – Seriously, Right Now
by Krissy Schwab on January 2, 2013 in Home Improvement, Homeowners Tips, Saving
Do your top New Year’s resolutions include saving money, eating healthier and losing weight? What if I told you there’s one thing you can do that could help you achieve all three?
How to Compost During the Winter
by Krissy Schwab on December 3, 2012 in Home Improvement, Homeowners Tips
Whether it’s 70 degrees and sunny or 20 degrees and snowy, I’m always thinking about my garden. Although it’s in hibernation mode, I recently began planning for next year based on new ideas I’ve come across and things I didn’t get to try out last year. Just when I thought it was too late to compost, I found some information suggesting otherwise.
5 Natural Household Garden Fertilizers
by Krissy Schwab on August 14, 2012 in Homeowners Tips, Saving
Researching natural fertilizers helped save me a ton of money on my garden this year and have kept my plants going strong this summer without artificial chemicals. Consider using these household natural garden fertilizers and feel good about the fact that you are doing things naturally and saving money in the process.
Fall Garden Tips
by Krissy Schwab on August 7, 2012 in Family Focus, Homeowners Tips, Saving
Even as summer begins to wind down, despite what you may think it’s not too late to try your hand at gardening this year. Not only can you save a little money, but you’re also growing healthy produce for you and your family.
Organic Gardening: 12 Foods to Plant in Your Garden
by Jenny Zhang on March 3, 2010 in Homeowners Tips
Hey homeowners, are you a gardener? Or maybe you just bought a home, and are prepared to begin a garden this spring? Well good news, there are infinite benefits to gardening as any foodie will tell you, but here are some specific foods you should definitely try to grow yourself.
