by Texas Homesteader ~
Garden layouts are all different to suit each gardener. Some plant only in-ground, some use raised beds. Others plant in pots or containers. It’s all up to you!
I’m sharing some benefits of planting in raised beds as well as different things I use as raised beds and tips for planting them too!
by Texas Homesteader ~
It’s only March but there’s much to do now to help assure a productive vegetable garden. Spring is almost here, y’all!
It’s time to prepare your garden for planting.
By Texas Homesteader ~
Between family illness, weather woes & garden changes I’ve gotten off to a slow start in the garden this season. But there are some very exciting gardening things I’ve enjoyed as well.
Let’s stroll through my NE Texas Homestead garden and see what’s going on…
by Texas Homesteader ~
The benefits of raised garden beds are many. The increased height makes it easier to harvest from your garden. And it’s easier to keep garden soil uncompacted & well balanced. Better soils make for a better harvest!
by Texas Homesteader ~
You can make your own garden soil using natural methods such as Hügelkultur or lasagna sheet mulching styles. There are many benefits such as significantly reduced costs, easier maintenance, increased soil fertility & drought resistance. Don’t worry, it’s EASY!
by Texas Homesteader ~
Saving money can be simple. This week’s savings includes free fresh eggs, catching sneaky marketing tricks, a more efficient garden plan and much more. Come see this week’s 5 Frugal Things.
by Texas Homesteader ~
Spring is on the way, y’all! And I’m sure I’m not the only one getting antsy to get in the garden, am I?? LOL.
But as you know, much must still be done before that time comes. There are still lots of preparations to be made first. So this week’s 5 Frugal Things is aaaaaall about saving money with the garden. Come see 5 things I’ve done this week to save some cold, hard cash!
by Texas Homesteader ~
EcoBricks are plastic bottles packed tightly with non-recyclable trash. It’s an easy way to sequester plastic and keep it out of the environment. But come see how I use EcoBricks in my raised beds in the garden.
