I'm back for the second video about gardening on a budget. This is an activity that EVERYONE should be able to do so I'm giving you my top 5 tips.
0:36 Compost
Healthy plants need healthy soil. Compost holds more moisture than dirt, adds microbes, and improves the composition of your soil.
Compost can be expensive, but you don't need to go out and buy bags! This is homemade compost from our kitchen scraps. Organic matter will break down in a matter of months and be ready to use in your yard!
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My compost setup may not be Instagram-worthy, but it was all free, and it does the job. I have three sections at different stages of the process, so I always have some ready and more on the way!
4:44 Saving Seeds
Seeds are so awesome and what got me into gardening! A lot of plants will give you hundreds of seeds so it's way more than you'll ever need for the next season. Share with friends!
Some of the easiest plants to save seeds from are dry-seeded crops (flowers, herbs, greens, etc. as opposed to something like tomatoes). You just need to be patient to give the seed ample time to develop.
7:45 Reuse Crops
Similar to Tip 2, my third tip is to regrow plants that you already have, especially from the grocery store. There are a ton of plants you can do this with, such as many herbs, celery, garlic, green onions, potatoes, sweet potatoes, and so on.
You can trim the plant down and maybe stick it in water. When it's ready, plant it in your garden where it will continue to receive ample moisture.
9:47 Reusing Organic Matter
Let the tea time begin! It might not smell nearly as nice as your echinacea tea, but this stuff is good.
Making your own tea is a great way to give plants a boost. It doesn't often have a ton of nutrients like a fertilizer does, but it's more of a pro-biotic. Depending on how long you soak, you may want to dilute your tea.
12:08 Reuse
I'm all about reducing, reusing, and recycling. Get creative with things! These old window screens are perfect for screening soil and compost!
When possible, I avoid going out and buying more things, especially plastic waste. It might take a little bit of time, research, and relationship building, but this is such a rewarding way to garden.
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