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SIMPLE WAYS TO USE TUMS IN THE GARDEN

By Katie Femia

  This post on how to use tums in the garden may contain affiliate links. I may
earn a small commission off these links at no extra cost to you.  Ways to Use
Tums in the Garden If you are ready to take your gardening to the next level,
then consider finding ways to use tums in the garden. Use these tips to help you
become successful. Almost everyone has a bottle of Tums in their cabinet.
However, you are running out of ideas for uses since they taste like you’re
eating chalk. Well, I have good news for you! You can actually use Tums in the
garden. If you are someone that hasn’t heard of Tums, then let me explain really
quickly. Tums are simply an over the counter product you can buy that is an
Antacid. It can help soothe things like a sour stomach, heartburn, and acid
indigestion. Tums are supposed to be great for the garden, so let’s dig in.
Benefits of Using Tums If you’re considering using Tums in the garden, you may
be wondering about some of ...

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HOW TO GROW CUCAMELONS IN YOUR GARDEN

By Katie Femia

This post How to Grow Cucamelons in Your Garden contains affiliate links. To
learn more, visit my About Me page.  What are Cucamelons? Have you ever heard of
cucamelons? It wasn't until a few years ago I even learned of these little
cuties. Also called Mouse Melon, Mexican Sour Gherkin or Little Watermelons,
cucamelons are the tiny fruit that taste like a combination of both cucumber and
lime. While they might look like watermelon, they taste nothing like them. How
do you use cucamelons? So what the heck do you do with them? All sorts of
things! Cucamelons can be pickled, served slice with a little salt and oil,
served as cocktail garnish, and they can even be added to salsa recipes. How do
you grow cucamelons? Even if you don't have the greenest thumb, these cute
cucamelons are so easy to grow! They don't mind dry weather, they don't attract
pests, and you don't even have to take any special precautions when planting. If
there is such a thing as a "plant it and ...

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6 REASONS TO PLANT MARIGOLDS IN VEGETABLE GARDENS

By Katie Femia

  Marigolds are more than just pretty flowers! Take a look at these 6 Reasons to
Plant Marigolds in Vegetable Gardens and see how beneficial they can truly be.  
6 Reasons to Plant Marigolds in Vegetable Gardens There is no arguing that
marigolds are pretty! Their bright yellow and orange hues add a bright pop of
color effortlessly to your gardens and landscaping. But did you know that
marigolds are more than just a pretty face? Marigolds offer many benefits to
your vegetable garden, which is why you should never go a growing season without
a few! Take a look at these 6 Reasons to Plant Marigolds in Vegetable Gardens,
and see just how beneficial these little beauties can be. Once you know, you
will want to snag a flat as soon as possible. Are you ready to learn about
marigolds and what they can do for you? Let's get started! Benefits of Marigolds
in the Garden 1. Marigolds attract important pollinators.  Did you know that
pollinators love ...

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WAYS TO USE ALUMINUM FOIL IN THE GARDEN

By Katie Femia

This post on how to use aluminum foil in the garden contains affiliate links. I
may earn a commission off these links at no additional cost to you.  We have
talked about so many gardening hacks over the years, including how to deter
garden pests with soap and how to repel pests with marigolds. Once I realized
how to use aluminum foil in the garden, I knew I had to share that too.  If you
love to reduce, reuse and recycle, using aluminum foil in your garden is a
wonderful way to do just that. How does aluminum foil benefit your garden? 
Aluminum foil can be used when starting your seedlings and can be beneficial to
a fully mature garden as well.  Aluminum foil can help keep seedlings warm, it
helps reflect heat to the plants, can help keep soil warm and moist, and can be
used to deter pests.  One of the easiest ways to use aluminum foil in the garden
is to let it do what it does naturally...reflect light and heat!  Is aluminum
foil ...

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WAYS TO REPEL RABBITS FROM YOUR GARDEN

By Katie Femia

This post on ways to repel rabbits from your garden may include affiliate links.
I earn a small commission on these links at no additional cost to you. Rabbits
sure are cute, but there is nothing adorable about them eating your garden. You
work hard on your garden space, so learning these ways to repel rabbits from
your garden is important! The last thing you want to do is have your gorgeous
garden devoured by these sweet little critters. Luckily there are ways to repel
rabbits from your garden without hurting them.  Look below at some simple tricks
for repelling rabbits from your garden and see how easy it can be!  How to keep
rabbits out of your garden naturally  First let's look at how to keep rabbits
out of your garden naturally. These methods are ideal for gardeners who don't
want to use chemicals in their gardening space.  A few ways to repel rabbits
naturally and without the use of chemicals include: - Commercial inflatable
snakes. ...

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14 FRUGAL GARDENING TIPS FOR A LOW BUDGET GARDEN

By Katie Femia

This post on 14 Frugal Gardening Tips for a Low Budget Garden may contain
affiliate links. I may earn a small commission from these links at no additional
cost to you.  14 Frugal Gardening Tips for a Low Budget Garden Gardening is
suppose to be a way to stretch your food budget and beautify your space for
less. At least, it use to be!  It seems as though even gardening is becoming
more expensive these days, and if you aren't careful it can actually cost you
big in the long run.  The good news is there are ways you can save money on
growing your garden, so you can still get all the fresh produce, herbs, and
flowers you love for less. Take a look below at 14 Frugal Gardening Tips for a
Low Budget Garden so you can grow beautifully without going broke.  14 Tips for
a Low Budget Garden 1. Use household items for seed starters.  When starting
seeds, look no further than your own trash can! There are all sorts of items
that can be used for ...

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12 PLACES TO FIND FREE GARDENING CONTAINERS

By Katie Femia

This post on 12 Places to Find Free Gardening Containers may contain affiliate
links. I may earn a small commission from these links at no additional cost to
you.  12 Places to Find Free Gardening Containers It seems as though every
spring, flower pots and planters start to hit store shelves. And every spring,
the prices on these planters gets more and more expensive.  Many people are on
tight budgets these days, and planting a garden is usually a way to help stretch
that budget. So how can you save money when stores want $10 for a single pot?
Take a look below at 12 Places to Find Free Gardening Containers so you can
start your seedlings and get growing for less.  There is absolutely no reason to
spend big bucks on gardening containers when there are so many free options out
there. Let's get started!  Where to Find Free Flower Pots and Planters  1. Local
buy nothing groups.  Head to Facebook and look up Buy Nothing groups in your ...

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HOW TO ATTRACT LADYBUGS TO YOUR YARD

By Katie Femia

How to Attract Ladybugs How to Attract Ladybugs to Your Yard is a guest post
from the lovely Jamie at Green Garden Cottage. Be sure to head to her site and
see all of the gardening tips waiting for you. Now is the perfect time to learn
how to attract ladybugs to your backyard or garden space. On a warm summer
evening there is nothing better than finding a charming ladybug hovering around
your flower beds. Though she may look innocent, this important little bug is
hard at work devouring destructive insects. A ladybug's favorite food sources
are destructive bugs such as aphids, scale bugs, and spider mites.  Ladybugs
offset the damage that bad bugs wreak on healthy plants. 4 Easy Ways To Attract
More Ladybugs With their distinct wing markings and voracious appetites,
ladybugs are the good bugs every gardener needs to have flying around the
garden! Here's how to attract more ladybugs to your garden beds: Use Organic
Garden Methods Avoid harmful ...

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FREE PRINTABLE HOUSEPLANT PLANNER JOURNAL

By Katie Femia

  This post featuring my free printable houseplant planner journal may contain
affiliate links. I may earn a small commission from these links at no extra cost
to you.  Free Printable Houseplant Planner Journal Don't you love freebies!?
Raising a garden is already a great way to stretch your budget, and with this
free printable houseplant planner journal you can now stretch that budget even
further.  This free printable garden planner is perfect for newbies or even
those with the greenest of thumbs. All you need to do is click, save, and
print!  There is no cost for this planner, as it is truly a freebie! Once you
have saved the file, feel free to print out as many copies as you would like. 
RELATED: How to Start a Garden for Free Over 10 pages in length, this houseplant
planner/journal will help you keep track of your seedlings, feedings, and even
allows you to create a plant profile for each of your plants.  You can easily
...

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HOW TO PLANT DAFFODIL BULBS AND CARE FOR DAFFODILS

By Katie Femia

This post How to Plant Daffodil Bulbs and How to Care for Daffodils contains
affiliate links. To learn more visit my About Me page. I earn a commission off
these links at no cost to you. All opinions are my own. Daffodils are the first
sign of early spring, so it is no wonder we get so excited when they start
popping up. These blooming beauties come in all sorts of colors and sizes, but
you gotta enjoy them quick because once they bloom they don't last long. Proper
planting is the first step to enjoying gorgeous daffodils, so take a look at the
tips below on how to plant daffodil bulbs and care for daffodils with ease. I
have tried growing daffodil flowers in just about every color I can find. I
really adore miniature daffodils but you will find there are all sorts of
varieties of this bloom. I have found them in white, shades of yellow, shades of
orange, even cream and pink are just a few of the varieties of daffodils you can
find. And just like you can find them in ...

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