Don't force yourself out of the most profitable hobby in the universe because you think it's too hard to learn ...It isn't!
Gardening is fast becoming the world's number one hobby, and with all the latest 'alternative' information we have to hand, gardening as a natural science is fun to learn about and rewarding in the extreme...
Produce your own fruit and veg - cut the shopping trips.
Keep it organic!- be nice to the planet, and your body.
Stay fit and healthy with exercise and fresh air.
Spend quality family time in the outdoors.
Turbo boost your creative spirit
And if that isn't enough to be going on with, learn about plant-kind in all it's glory. From trees through to fungi, there are millions of plants to research, grow and eat- no chance of getting bored!
First you have to take your first step.
Start gardening, be a gardener, enjoy your garden.
Starting from scratch? Let your imagination run wild. Stand in the centre (-ish) of your garden and imagine..close your eyes if you like.
Don't hold back. Let your creative thoughts flow. How much can you do with your space? Don't imagine for one minute that a simple lawn will let you off the hook here. A lawn needs maintaining, and mowing regularly - for EVER..and it can get kind of boring to look at as well! How about creating
a butterfly patch
a wildflowers corner
a vegetable plot
a herb garden
a water feature
Then you will need a shed to store your tools. Where would that be best placed in your garden? Don't waste a sunny position with a garden structure. Sheds don't need to be in full sun to survive!
Is there enough space to place garden furniture? Rather than going for the table-and-four-chairs-on-patio style, can you place benches and small tables in semi-shady spots near the honeysuckle or round the herbs?
When you think you have a reasonable idea of all you want from your garden, take some notes and think about it for a while. Don't leap in too soon-more often than not you'll land up doing the same job twice. Browse through garden catalogs, take a little time and do a little planning.
But not for too long! Don't let the ideas wither into another was-gonna-do-one-day file.
If you have enough of a budget to buy your garden structures and furniture, do this first, and position them in your garden. Then create your flower beds, vegetable plots and wildlife patches around these structures.
If you don't have cash up front, don't worry. The things you need will come to you. For now, prepare the space as if you DID have the shed, or bench or whatever, and work around these areas.
Start all the patches and work on them as and when you can, or start one patch and get it finished before moving on to the next. How you work in your garden depends on a number of things...
size of land and budget
helping hands available
seasons and the weather
time slots and energy levels!
Treat gardening as an ongoing hobby rather than a project to be started and finished. Plants are growing life forms and will always be changing the shape and feel of your garden. Go with it where you can, and prune heavily where you have to!
Get the kids involved with quick-germinating seeds, and fast-growing plants. Many retailers offer special seed mixtures for kids. Pumpkins are great for getting the kids interested in gardening.
Learn about edible flowers and teach the children what can and can't be eaten - and why.
Don't let the grass grow under your feet. Get in on the action now. Turn off the TV, put your wellies on and leap into nature!
About The Author
Linda Gray is a freelance writer and, with her partner. has spent ten years renovating a neglected acre of woodland. Find heaps of straight gardening advice and pots of inspiration at http://www.flower-and-garden-tips.com
![]() |
|
![]() |
|
![]() |
|
![]() |
Indoors or out, you'll find miniature roses very easy to... Read More
The Basics of Hydroponics Gardening.What is hydroponics gardening?Derived from the... Read More
As humans, we are always on the lookout for a... Read More
Roses are one of natures most beautiful and splendid gifts.... Read More
Having an ultra violet pond filter will give you a... Read More
To achieve Koi pond aeration, there are some things you... Read More
If you are a serious gardener, you spend lots of... Read More
Is it possible for a garden sundial to tell perfect... Read More
There are many varied definitions of what each color of... Read More
Most of us regard a sundial as an attractive ornament... Read More
There's a new garden in town. It is (mostly) easy... Read More
The charming and delicate beauty of flowers has fascinated people... Read More
If you have never grown vegetables before the first thing... Read More
Planting a Rock Garden is a great alternative to the... Read More
Most riding lawn mowers are machines fun ride and extremely... Read More
When you decide to buy one bird house or more... Read More
Summer is the most enjoyable water gardening season and the... Read More
The metabolism of koi and goldfish is controlled primarily by... Read More
The versatile cucumber (cucumis sativus) is tasty pickled, in a... Read More
Butterfly gardening is not only a joy, it is one... Read More
Gardening can be one of the most rewarding and relaxing... Read More
Roses are a sign of love and friendship and by... Read More
In an effort to introduce a shaft of sunlight into... Read More
Flower bulbs need a good, long, winters sleep. Like some... Read More
Dried plants and dried flowers are midway for people who... Read More
No matter how pleasant a garden is, it is not... Read More
Buying discount patio furniture is an economical way to obtain... Read More
The principal house plants which are easy to raise by... Read More
Tropical flowers make an exciting change from the more traditional... Read More
Purchased corn, whether on the cob or in a can... Read More
Wooden Garden Furniture can be the ideal solution to various... Read More
Here are some of the popular orchid myths#1 Orchids are... Read More
Teak has many qualities that make the indoor and outdoor... Read More
Whether you are an avid vegetable gardener, a beginning herb... Read More
When choosing a new greenhouse for your garden there are... Read More
Putting in a flower garden or any garden for that... Read More
If you appreciate plants that have no hesitation in boldly... Read More
The Porch Swing is enjoying a surge in popularity thanks... Read More
Planting wild flowers in your garden, or simply scattering wild... Read More
Blue flowers are some of the most striking plants around... Read More
The bright yellow flowers of the marsh marigold (Caltha palustris)... Read More
PLANT GROWTH & PHYSIOLOGY. (Part 5)There are three classes of... Read More
You may already have a garage or shed in your... Read More
Installing a backyard fish pond is an aesthetic addition to... Read More
Summer is just around the corner, and your lawn could... Read More
There's a new garden in town. It is (mostly) easy... Read More
We've had some well needed rain this past week, though... Read More
Pruning...Outdoor gardening is so much easier when you know how.... Read More
With an average lifespan of 75 years, teak wood has... Read More
Wooden Garden Furniture can be the ideal solution to various... Read More
Just like humans need food, water and shelter to survive,... Read More
Part four in a seriesIt's hard to think about winter... Read More
Today there are sprays, scented candles, plug-ins, and even discs... Read More
Hi there,I am Jhon Saunders and recently took up gardening... Read More
Every year you plan that THIS will be the year... Read More
Earthworms are a gardener's best friend.Research has shown that earthworm... Read More
Pruning your roses does not need to be a dreaded... Read More
There are so many plants available for you to choose... Read More
Throughout the course of time, black roses have conjured... Read More
Whether we know it or not, most of us are... Read More
The arrival of summer heralds a time of increased wear... Read More
The important question of whether or not to add salt... Read More
Greenhouses are a great addition to anyone's garden. They come... Read More
Every Garden can benefit from the addition of container gardens.... Read More
Choosing the right bulbs involves more than just selecting colors... Read More
Here are some of the popular orchid myths#1 Orchids are... Read More
Landscaping & Gardening |