Grow vegetables from kitchen scraps UPDATED

 

A great way to save money is to grow your own vegetables, but Cari at Homesteading in Ohio takes an extra step to save money by using kitchen scraps.

I have grown green onions from scrap very easily and look forward to using some of her techniques to grow more vegetables from scrap.

Her article is very informative with many tips to start saving money by kitchen scrap gardening.

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Vegetables You Can Regrow From Scraps

from Rural Sprout

"You may be surprised by how many vegetables you can re-grow from scraps. Learn which ones are suitable for this, and how to do it."  Comment from Rural Sprout

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Top 10 Plants to Propagate That Grow From Cuttings UPDATED

 

Photo source:  Birds and Blooms

"I’ve never met a gardener who didn’t want to share or expand his or her garden. And there are so many ways to do just that. One easily overlooked way is by taking plant cuttings. You can take a snip of a plant to start a whole new one—for yourself or a friend!"  Comment from Birds and Blooms

Plant propagation is one of the most satisfying aspects of gardening.  It is a great way to save money gardening.

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Common Plants You Can Propagate in January

from Rural Sprout

"If you want to get a jump on spring and add more plants to your garden for free, start by propagating any of these plants in January."  Comment from Rural Sprout

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Do This In February for Tons of Tomatoes This Summer

 

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"We’ve all heard that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. The same goes for gardening. Or would it be something along the lines of an ounce of compost is worth a gallon of neem oil? My point is this: if you want to enjoy bushels of tomatoes this summer, you need to do a few things ahead of time."  Comment from Rural Sprout

Love growing tomato plants in my area.  It is one of the easiest plants to grow from seed or plant.

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Things Every Snake Plant Owner Needs To Know

 

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"If you’re new to snake plants, you likely have some questions. How much water do they need? Do certain varieties make for better houseplants than others? And where should you place one in your house?

This article will answer all these questions and more to ensure you learn everything you need to know about snake plants."  Comment from Rural Sprout

Although I have not grown the snake plant indoors, it has been one of the easiest plants I have ever grown.  It is also one of the easiest to propagate from a cutting.   In zone 9b Florida, it grows like a weed with  little or no care at all.  That is my kind of plant!

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Things You Need to Know Before Planting a Single Pepper Seed

 

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"Peppers are a popular choice for home gardeners to start from seed. Whether you’re a fan of sweet peppers or you love the heat of a good hot pepper, there are a few things you need to know about these popular nightshades. Get to know them a little better, and it will be that much easier to grow a peck of pickled peppers."  Comment from Rural Sprout

Peppers of all types are one of my favorite plants to grow from seed.  I don't know about the rest of the world, but in zone 9b Florida they are one of the easiest plants to grow from seed or plant.  One of the things I love are the peppers themselves that turn colors as they grow.  I like growing them with both marigolds and zinnias, the smaller varieties.  They look pretty together.  I've had good luck growing them in containers, which is what I prefer.

I have not had good luck with growing bell peppers.

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