One of the best ways of all to save on your gardening budget is to start your own plants from seed, especially when it comes to growing expensive flowering annuals like geraniums! Although geraniums are technically a perennial, they sell in most climates as a perennial. The plant originates from South Africa. Because of that, …
Starting Seeds
When it comes to starting seeds indoors, nothing can make the entire process more simple, easy and successful than having your very own seed starting stand. Especially when you can create it yourself for less than you ever imagined! Starting your own vegetable and flower plants from seed is a great way to save on …
Creating your own homemade seed starting soil is not only easy, but can also help to provide young seedlings with the nutrients and structure they need most to develop strong, healthy roots. And all while helping to save on your budget too! One of the biggest mistakes gardeners make is to start their seeds indoors …
When it comes to storing vegetable and flower seeds safely through winter, a few simple tips go a long way in keeping them fresh and viable. Let’s face it, buying seeds every year is expensive. Moreover, it can be difficult finding the seeds you love most. And that is exactly why saving seeds, or holding …
Saving seeds from lettuce, kale, radishes, peas and other spring crops isn’t just easy, it’s also a great way to save big money. Let’s face it, buying seed to grow your own food can be expensive. Heirloom seeds often run $2 to $3 or more for just a small quantity of seed. But by saving …
You might be surprised just how easy and inexpensive it is to start and grow vegetable and flower plants from seed – all by using simple fluorescent shop lights! Contrary to popular belief, it doesn’t require fancy or expensive equipment to start seeds indoors. Especially when it comes to needing ultra expensive grow lights. They …
Starting your own vegetable and flowers from seeds is a great way to save money, especially when you can make free seed starting containers with easy to find recycled materials! Plastic seed starting cells and trays can be expensive, not to mention difficult to re-use. And unfortunately, the biodegradable options available are even more costly. …
When it comes to starting seeds inside, success is all about being prepared, and keeping it simple! Contrary to what many think, growing flowers and vegetables from seed is not difficult. Nor does it require special lights or fancy equipment. In fact, the biggest key of all is to be prepared, And that means getting …