Always dreamed of starting a garden? Me too! Which is why it was one of the first projects we tackled after we moved into our sustainable home – once the snow finally melted, of course.
And though I’m not brand new to gardening and had a small one at our old house, this is the first year I feel like we have a “real” garden.
My original plan was to not go overboard and plant every vegetable I could think of. But once we started building raised beds I just couldn’t help myself.
Plus, there was all that unexpected extra time in March and April for planting seeds and starting a garden indoors…
If you’re curious about how to start a garden bed, this video gives an outline of our approach. Plus, it features my super cute kiddos and my talented husband Devin operating a bobcat. The equipment. Not the animal. Just in case you were worried.
Want to see what we were up to this past spring? Check us out building planters, starting a garden from scratch, doing some landscaping – and planting trees too!
Did you know that Etsy is the first major online shopping destination to offset 100% of carbon emissions generated by shipping? Read more about the initiative here and view my favourite eco-conscious Etsy finds here.
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Our next step in the realm of organic gardening… composting! If you too are on a mission to learn the perfect recipe for gorgeous, nutrient-rich compost – this handy printable from The Zebra is a great place to start.
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Posted on August 1, 2020
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