Spring is in the air, and so is a chance to save some real cash on groceries! grow your own! Here is a fool proof and incredibly cheap way to grow your own leafy greens:
For beginners, purchase some seeds to leafy greens (spinach, kale, mustard greens, etc). They are usually $1.00 or less.
Broadcast (throw) them on the ground where you want them to grow. Leave them there until they grow. No digging required.
For intermediate gardeners, you can purchase your plants at a farmer's hardware store, Lowe's, etc.
Till up your garden. Follow the instructions for how deep to dig, how far to space each plant, and how much lighting each plant needs, on the tag for the item. Easy huh?
For gardeners who like a challenge, purchase seed packs, (early in the year). Till up the garden. Follow the instructions for planting the seeds, as is stated on each pack.
Tip: If you want HUGE plants, when you dig your hold, place a handful of lime, and a handful of fertilizer in first. Then cover with a layer of dirt. (The layer of dirt is important! If you do not have a layer of dirt, you will burn your plant's roots.) Then add your plant, and cover. You will have large plants, and lots of veggies!
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