Think you're short on space for a garden? Think again!

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Lisa
May 18, 2024 • Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes

Good morning,

Fresh herbs add a magic touch to summer cooking, but not everyone has a yard. The good news is, container gardens can be your secret weapon! With a few pots and some love, you can grow a little herb garden oasis right on your windowsill or patio. Snip away for delicious additions to all your summer dishes!

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Think you’re short on space to start your garden? Well, if you have a patio, balcony, or even a windowsill, you have all the space you need!

Even better, you can start your micro-garden dirt free by using hydroponics!

NATURE’S CALLING

There are 16 days left until National Gardening Week

BRANCHING OUT

Waiting for your crops to grow is one of the toughest parts of growing your own food. One way to make that wait a little easier is to shorten it by mixing some fast growers with your slow ones!

While planting your crops in the soil in a great start, you can quicky and easily take things a step further and greatly increase the odds of a good result. How? With mulch, of course! Find out why mulch is so important, as well as some alternative types you might not have considered.

While not the most common way of growing plants, hanging them from the ceiling not only saves space but also creates a unique visual accent for your space. Check out a few fun ways to get your plants off the floor and counter!

DAILY DOSE OF DIRT

As tomato and pepper plants get heavier with fruit, provide additional support with stakes, cages, or trellises. This prevents branches from breaking and keeps fruit off the ground, reducing the risk of rot.

MORE TO GROW ON

There are so many ways to plant things these days that it can be hard to keep up. One method you might not be familiar with yet (but should be) is using grow bags. In this article, find out whether or not grow bags should become a staple in your gardening toolkit going forward.

One of the biggest challenges when growing your own vegetables is knowing when to start harvesting. While you might think it’s too early to worry about this right now, knowing what to expect will put you in a much better position when that time finally comes.

NEVER STOP GROWING

Want even more gardening tips to transform your thumb from brown to green? Browse all past newsletters to unearth some hidden gems you might have missed the first time around. Completely free and available 24/7!

UNTIL NEXT BLOOM…

As always, thanks so much for taking time out of your busy schedule to read this newsletter! Question or comments - just reply.

Happy planting!