Self-sustaining gardens are on the rise. Owning a garden is so beneficial in a variety of ways. The immediate access to clean, organic food; and can be a therapeutic hobby, a way to spend time with family; and it also helps the environment to name a few.
As composting has become more mainstream, the availability of composting programs increased. The increased awareness of the sustainability behind composting has decreased the amount of garbage sitting in landfills. Compost is the superfood for gardens. Save your waste and fuel your garden!
Prior to taking action on creating your garden, be sure to do thorough research. Find the quality seeds rather than just picking what seems convenient. This will allow your produce to thrive in your environmental conditions.
Here are a few beginner tips for cultivating your best garden:
- Set up an irrigation system with a rain sensor for your plants
- Avoid adding toxic materials and chemicals
- Cover bare soil with green mulch
- Consider a diverse collection of plant species
During the process of cultivation, here are a few things that you should keep in mind as well:
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- This is a journey that takes time
- Grow plants that will flourish in your current environment
- Never grow too much of one plant
- Two hours of time each week is the most ideal for your garden
- Pay attention to distressed plants
It is important to make sure that your plants continue to flourish with proper water levels and nutrients. An irrigation system will help maintain this, however, if you don’t plan to get an irrigation system, be sure that you are keeping an eye on the moisture levels of the soil. You want to maintain a balance rather than dousing your soil or not watering it enough. Healthy soil grooms healthy plants.
Regardless of the reason you decided to start your green thumb journey, the results and benefits will be long-lasting.
Whether it’s out of necessity or just an innate desire to live off the land and provide some, or most, of your own food, growing a self-sufficient garden can be rewarding. All it takes is a little planning and selecting the right crops and you will be well on your way to producing calories for your family to eat year-round from your own property.
Sources:
https://www.veranda.com/outdoor-garden/g34931394/outdoor-living-trends-2021/
https://ireallylikefood.com/guide-to-a-self-sustaining-garden/#:~:text=Key%20takeaways%20for%20your%20self%2Dsustaining%20garden%3A,-You%20need%20to&text=You%20need%20to%20grow%20only,to%20your%20self%2Dsustaining%20garden
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