With so many of us going through financial changes in our homes, having a small garden area could be very helpful to our grocery budgets. Having access to a sunny spot for some container gardening is a good way to stretch that budget, for the apartment dwellers.Here are a few ideas in helping you to get more for less money from your summer grocery budget.[1] Buy plants not seeds. At most, you will only be planting a few like plants, starting seed setting will only lead to quilt over what to do with the left over plants.[2] Plan ahead. If you are the only one in the family that likes squash, only plant one hill. If all members of your home like tomatoes, you will need 1-2 plants for each person, depending on the size of the person and the fruit.[3] Make sure you buy the right kind of fertilizer for the area you live. If you aren't sure what kind of soil is native to your area, ask the best gardner in the neighborhood, before buying. Of course, if you have a friend who farms they may supply you with the universal fertilizer, cow manure.[4] Plant only things you
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GARDENING, EATING BETTER FOR LESS