I have a 10'x14' vegetable garden. I save a huge amount on produce in the summer and beyond by planting the things I eat most that can be grown well in my region and planning meals around what's ready to harvest. Other than getting the soil right - which just takes some googling, some compost and a few bags of topsoil - and watering/weeding when needed, the time investment is very minimal. I find it relaxing to do anyhow. Plus - a summer planting of garlic (hung up to dry) can last until the next crop comes up, and kale, brussels sprouts, squash, turnips, and cabbage, among other crops, can keep feeding you until well after the first frost - sometimes even into the winter - depending on where you live.
This would be great to help cut down on groceries even more, very self-sustaining...if I didn't kill all plant life I touch. I swear, its like magic. Fresh fruits and veggies are the best though.
I used to have a 'black thumb' too. It can be overcome. For me, the key was learning how much sun and water different plants needed, and asking lots of questions at my local plant nursery. Also, there's /t/gardening!
I have a 10'x14' vegetable garden. I save a huge amount on produce in the summer and beyond by planting the things I eat most that can be grown well in my region and planning meals around what's ready to harvest. Other than getting the soil right - which just takes some googling, some compost and a few bags of topsoil - and watering/weeding when needed, the time investment is very minimal. I find it relaxing to do anyhow. Plus - a summer planting of garlic (hung up to dry) can last until the next crop comes up, and kale, brussels sprouts, squash, turnips, and cabbage, among other crops, can keep feeding you until well after the first frost - sometimes even into the winter - depending on where you live.
This would be great to help cut down on groceries even more, very self-sustaining...if I didn't kill all plant life I touch. I swear, its like magic. Fresh fruits and veggies are the best though.
I used to have a 'black thumb' too. It can be overcome. For me, the key was learning how much sun and water different plants needed, and asking lots of questions at my local plant nursery. Also, there's /t/gardening!