With the rising price of groceries and the occasional lack of produce in stores, you might begin to think about starting a vegetable garden. Of course, it’s a lot more involved than just putting a few seeds in the ground.
Experienced gardeners offer some valuable tips for first-timers that will get you off to a good start.
Here are the important things to consider before digging in the ground:
- Pick the right location for the sun
- Keep your garden close to home
- Grow vegetables your family will want to eat
- Make sure water is readily available
- Good soil is the key to success
- Enhance your soil with compost and manure
- Decide whether you want to start with seeds or plants
- Choose varieties that fit your growing season
- Stagger plantings for the best production
- Consider raised garden beds or containers if ground space is limited
In addition to growing delicious food, gardening can help your physical health and become an excellent form of relaxation.
You Should Have Enough Retirement Money to Enjoy Your Hobbies
Here at Council of Seniors, we recognize Congress must pass The SAVE Benefits Act to give seniors the financial relief they need. This bill is necessary to compensate for meager Social Security cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) that haven’t kept up with inflation. If it passes, eligible seniors will have $581 returned to them.
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