Gardening should bring joy, not stress. If your garden feels like more work than reward, it’s time to shift your mindset. By focusing on one step at a time and setting aside what’s not urgent, you can create a space that’s manageable and enjoyable. Would you rather...
Plan your plants to prevent disease in your garden! When you’re thinking about what to plant where this year, you should be thinking bigger picture—what crop rotations each year will help you prevent the kinds of diseases that wipe out all your hard work and your...
'That’s right, you heard correctly. You want to have some pests in the garden. It seems counterproductive to knowingly harbor these food criminal masterminds 😂. But there’s a good reason you might want to knowingly be an accomplice. “…if you have no pests, then the...
In today's world of rising grocery prices and economic uncertainty, many people are looking for ways to cut down on their expenses. One surprisingly effective way to save money on your grocery bills is by starting your own vegetable garden. By growing your own...
One ugly carrot changed Stacey Murphy’s life forever. Watch the video or read Stacey’s story below to learn how the seed for Grow Your Own Vegetables first sprouted! Stacey's Story: Years ago, I was working overtime as an architect in New York City. I was working on...
The single most profound statement my garden mentor, Stacey Murphy, ever said to me is so simple that it’s easy to dismiss as obvious. But the impact this simple tip can have on your garden journey is massive. She said, “Let nature do the work for you.” At first...
An ounce of prevention is worth dozens of pounds of fresh herbs and vegetables. You're planting lots of food in your garden, specifically greens... and all of a sudden there's someone else eating all your food before you have a chance to harvest it... ARG! Everyone...
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What if I told you that you could have SO much abundance in your garden that you’ll start to RIP OUT plants to make room? I know this may sound out there or far-fetched. But it’s totally possible when you live in the 5th stage of Spirit Gardening… AWE!This one stage...
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Gardening is the best way to get the freshest, healthiest food. But what if I told you that it turns out that gardening does a lot to keep your MIND healthy too? Because studies have shown that gardening provides equally incredible health benefits for your brain...
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Have you ever seen children playing house? (Or remember doing it yourself!) Pretending to be adults going about their everyday life. Going to work, making dinner, going shopping. They turn things that we adults often find dull and boring into play.And they have a...
