Summer Gardening

The grass is green, the sun is shining, and you want to get outside. After all, you’ve been told for years that sunshine is good for you. You want to eat healthy too, since you’ve been told that’s good for you as well. The great news is that there’s a way to combine both of these passions into one activity. That’s right… gardening! 

If you haven’t done a lot of gardening before, your first thoughts may be that you have a proverbial ‘brown thumb’ and that you don’t have the space. Not to worry. One of the beauties of gardening is that it’s easier than a lot of people think and with a little creative thinking it can be perfectly scaled to the amount of space you have. To help you think about what you’ll need to start your own garden, here is a helpful guide. 

Space is another big consideration. It’s great if you have some space in your backyard that you’re not using, but what if you live in an apartment or condo? Not a problem. Take advantage of a deck or patio or a sunny nook by the window. In some neighborhoods even a rooftop will work nicely. Here are some surprisingly cheap ideas to get you started. 

Some vegetables and fruits are easier to grow than others, of course. You may not win a blue ribbon at the county fair your first time out, but you’ll be outside getting some sunshine and exercise. Looking at it from that perspective, you really can’t lose.