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Some of you may remember that last year we experimented with a raised sunflower bed. The results of trying to grow sunflowers in a 6-8 inch deep bed were very successful. We didn’t replant anything after the sunflowers faded. This spring, thinking of what to plant , I discovered two plants that must have reseeded…
One of the purposes of Gardening On A Dime is to give you economical tips and hints to get you started down the gardening path. Tools are bought, plants are planted, and then what? Care for those tools is often forgotten as they are laid aside until the next time they are needed. Read these tips and take care of those…
Are those packs of vegetables at the nursery saying to you… “buy me, grow me”? Is the high price of red peppers at your grocery making you wish you could grow your own peppers? Are you wanting to get your younger kids outdoors to get them more involved with nature? If so, here are some tips…
“Flowers always make people better, happier, and more helpful: they are sunshine, food and medicine to the soul.” -Luther Burbank A simple quote that says a lot. When we look at flowers, we feel better. But before anyone comments, let me say that I know we can be so down in the dumps that our eyes see…
If you are new to gardening and have never tried to raise your own Italian foods, give this a try. It’s pretty cool when you get to mix up your harvest into a tasty pasta sauce. (Family Features) – Fresh veggie pizza, spaghetti sauce, and pasta with pesto sauce-sound incredible? You’ll be happy to know…
“I don’t know whether nice people tend to grow roses or growing roses makes people nice.” – Roland A. Browne I have been searching for natural methods to care for our rose bush. Not really a bush. It’s a Don Juan climbing rose. I’m looking because I feel a bit guilty for how I have…
We’re big into wild birds at Gardening on A Dime. The sounds and sights of birds singing and feeding is one of nature’s natural gifts to all gardeners. Since spring has sprung in the south, one might think that it is a little late in the season to read about caring for birds in the…
A lot of gardeners have been doing the following for years. It’s good to see more folks re-thinking their approach to managing their little pieces of earth. (ARA) – Put on your garden gloves and join in the fun because “gardening with a purpose” is taking root. The purpose may be to grow your own…