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how to be a frugal gardener

How to Be a Frugal Gardener?

In the olden days, gardening was a real job where all family members have assigned tasks. Today, we see that gardening has become more of a hobby, where people try to showcase their talent. In this world of consumption, we have turned gardening from a providing activity into a consuming one.Do you want to start …

Least efficient crops

9 Crops Not Worth Growing in a Small Garden

Each one has their reasons for growing vegetables. Some grow things for fun, others for therapeutics. But, this post addresses those whose purpose is to feed their families off of the garden. The following is a list of nine crops that are not worth the hassle despite their popularity. For a crop to be efficient, …

how to grow cucumbers in central Texas

How to Grow Cucumbers In Central Texas

When to grow cucumbers in central Texas? Cucumbers are warm-season crops. Grow them in central Texas after all danger of frost has passed, which is around the second half of April. Note that high temperatures affect fruit settings drastically. For this reason, Texas gardeners plant cucumbers in two intervals. The first one starts in early …

backyard composting

The Easy Way To Backyard Composting

Making compost at home is not difficult if one understands the process. The key is to allow nature to do its own thing without much human interference. There is no need to spend money on an expensive composter, and it does not take extra time or effort. As a family of six, our household trash …