Friday, March 27, 2009

Tuesday, March 24, 2009

Gum Wrappers and Hay

In a depressed economy, the vegetable garden should zoom to prominence. A basic garden is a matter of economics.Your best cost cutting is in your food budget. Herbs are expensive and very easy to grow, save and store.

1.Plant a vegetable garden ,don't go overboard and grow only what you like to eat.

2.Plant a herb garden.

3.dry,freeze,store your produce.

4. trade if you have extra.

Grow in buckets or tires if you have no other place.A sunny ledge or corner is all you need for an herb garden.

1 large tomatoes plant will produce enough fruit for a family of 2 for 4 months.1 zucchini will grow enough for a family 3 for 2 months. Eat what you grow freeze,dry and save. Don't waste !

Great Articles and websites below.

Garden Basics.

BBC basic gardening

Garden in buckets

I used cat litter buckets old rocks and a used gray water from the bathtub to water with.

Tires as Planters.

I have used them and stacked 3 high with herbs and artichokes.

Vegetable gardens