Frugal Tip 27: Grow Your Own

Earlier this year, I started posting a more in depth look at each of the frugal tips. Over the next few weeks I will publish the frugal tips that I have collected. Please note that not every tip will work for everyone. Chose as many of the tips that will work with you and your family and start implementing them. Today we will proceed with Tip #27 grow your own food. Grow some fresh herb in your kitchen, only takes a little sun and some tin cans.


Whats more if you have a small patch of ground where you can grow a small garden you should do so. If you are tired of high produce prices but you like eating fresh veggies and fruits, a backyard garden is the perfect answer. Find a space for your garden that receives 6 or more hours of sun per day. Prep the soil by tilling it with a borrowed or rented tiller. Mixing the grass in with the soil adds organic material. You will need to determine what soil type you have so you know what soil amendments (topsoil, gypsum, lime, fertilizer, organic material) to add. Bring a sample of your soil to your local agricultural extension office to receive a pH and soil analysis. If you only have a small area available, consider container gardening. Many varieties of different vegetables grow well in large pots. A raised bed is also a good option.






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