~Gardening for all places and spaces~

~Spring planting is soon upon us~

Let's face it: we all know it's quicker and easier to buy your food at the grocery store, however it is so much more satisfying to grow it yourself.

So, what if you have limited space and you don't think that you have enough room for your own garden?

Well~ there are many options and layouts out there for you to play with. Whether you're in a house with a good-sized yard, on a farm, in the middle of a city, or even in an apartment, there are always places and spaces to grow your own food.

So let's take a look at your options!

Plan your plants!

First things first: you want to decide what kind of plants you want to grow. If you're looking more for a vegetable garden, make a list of the veggies you love to eat the most. If it's for the fruits, write down which ones you can't live without. This is more important that what kind of space you have and I'll explain that shortly.

Once you get a list of your favorite fruits and vegetables, you can move on to planning out your gardening space!

For the Farm:


Honestly, you can plant wherever you like!
Draw up a blueprint of your ideal garden for a free area in your yard and get to it!

Incorporate some raised beds, some rows, vertical planters, even towers. I've done my beans, cucumbers, and melons on towers and it saves so much room for more plants!




Towns and Cities:

This is where you need to get a bit more creative.
You have limited space in towns and cities, so your planting ideas need to be more vertical, more potted, raised, and planned out.

Use a space in your yard that isn't getting any use. No matter how big or how small it is, you can fit a lot of plants.

Stackable planters work wonders in these tighter areas. You can put lower growing veggies on the bottom and taller as you go up.

This is where a potato planter comes in handy as well.
These babies will save a ton of space and you'll have your own homegrown potatoes. Not only are they chemical-free- they make a great project for the whole family.

Another great space to use in your home is the window sill. I'm sure you have some sills in your house that are large enough to house your herb garden The kitchen sill, that lovely spot over the sink, is a great place to grow your basil, thyme, etc. They will get the sunlight you need and all your herbs are right there in the kitchen, ready to be consumed!

Apartment dwellers:

Don't worry! You won't be left out! I promise!

Every city has a community garden area that a lot of people don't know about. You can rent a little plot of land to grow your fruits and veggies and even meet new folks in surrounding neighborhoods!

Can't afford to rent that plot? Use your patio or balcony as a place to grow your potted plants. Tomatoes, herbs, berries, and even those potato planters will fit on that little bit of space you have.

Grab a rectangular planter and grow your own carrots while you soak up the sun on the balcony.

Gardening can be intimidating, but don't let it deter you:

There is so much satisfaction in eating something you grew yourself.

If you're new to gardening, don't let it scare you. It's so easy. If you overthink it, you can create unnecessary problems.

There are many sources out there to help new gardeners. From books and magazines to thousands of Pinterest posts and web searches. Take your time to do some research and get those little seeds in the ground.

It's not only a satisfying pastime, but it's something that the entire family can do together and enjoy.


A garden-to-table meal can be one of the most satisfying.








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