How to: Build Your Dream Garden
So, you want to build your Dream Garden… You have an idea in your head, a clipping from a magazine, or a Pinterest Board full of inspiration— but where do you go from there? First, Identify Your Garden Goal(s): What do you want to get out of your garden? Convenient access to fresh herbs? Homemade pickles? Bouquets by the armful and a serene place to sit? Or, are you using this garden to practically reduce grocery costs for your family? Second, Assemble Your Wishlist: Let’s say your Dream is to sell homemade salsa at the Farmer’s Market. What fresh ingredients can you grow in the backyard to make that dream possible? Your wishlist might look like this: -Roma Tomatoes -Cilantro -Jalapeño Peppers -Garlic -Onions *Looking-up your USDA Hardiness Zone will help determine which plants thrive where you live, and you can look for varieties that grow best in that specific zone! https://planthardiness.ars.usda.gov/pages/map-downloads Third, Consider the Growing Compa...