Are you looking to start a garden? Maybe your family's wallet is a little limited this year and you're looking for a way to save some money? Vegetable gardening is a fantastic way to save money and reconnect with your environment. Even if you live in an area without a back yard you can have a fantastic potted vegetable garden. This year is my new family's first attempt at growing a garden. I grew up with gardens in my backyard as a young child, but my husband and I are giving it a go this time around. We are going to use the small Jiffy pot starter kits. Soak the pots in water, add the seeds, cover with the lid. Then you place the entire thing in a warm area, check and water regularly until the seeds germinate, then you need to put them near a light source. Normally a window will not be enough light. In the past my family has set them relatively close (2") from 1 or 2 fluorescent light bulbs. This should get them enough light. If you're lucky you might even want to get yourself a plant light that provides UV light (more like natural sunlight). Once the last frost has occurred then you're ready to plant your seedlings in the ground (or larger pots)! I'll take some images and post to take you through some of the steps.
If you are interested in learning more about gardening here are a few local places to check out (in the Dayton area).
Grow With Your Neighbors
Wegerzyn Gardens Metropark located off of Seibenthaler Ave in Dayton, Ohio is currently renting community garden plots, for more information call (937)-277-6545
If you're looking for a more "modern" and innovative garden be sure to check out Garden Station in Dayton, Ohio.
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