Gardening, I read recently, is good for depression. No surprise to me! I always feel happier after being in my garden. It is one of the most relaxing and rewarding pastimes. Yes, it is a lot of work. But it's also a lot of relaxation at the same time. As I sniffed a waft of tomato smell in my garden this morning, it was absolutely therapeutic!
It is not only good for your spirits, but also for your health. You can grow your veggies organically, let them fully ripen and mature before picking, and eat them within hours.
What does it take? A little space, and little money, and a little work. That's it!
You can afford to garden, I promise. I started my garden with $30, determination, and a little elbow grease. I bought $30 worth of seeds. I got a load of free compost from someone on Craigslist who needed to get rid of it. I got a few free wooden pallets on Craigslist. I got some free rabbit manure... yes, on Craigslist, of course! I borrowed some garden tools from friends, and started digging.
My little plot is about 45 square feet. I planted 3 hills of cucumbers, 3 hills of squash, 3 tomatoes, and 3 rows of green beans (1 long, and 2 short). I have already gotten back much more than $30 worth of fresh garden produce despite some pest attacks. Way worth it!
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| Marigolds planted in the pallet spaces around the garden to help deter certain garden pests |
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| These turned into some really yummy probiotic pickles! |
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| Herb pot garden - basil, thyme, sage, mint, and oregano (indoors) |
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| Don't forget some flowers! |
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| And, of course, if you can't have an outside garden, you can at least have a sprout garden (using the Victorio seed sprouter here)! |
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