*Guest Blog* Written by Katlyn Eriksen~ Reviews RHS Step by Step Veg Patch by Lucy Chamberlain
Home gardening is booming across the globe. Everyone is on the DIY garden trend. Around 27 million people in the UK take part in gardening, and celebrities ranging from Oprah Winfrey to Jake Gyllenhaal are “getting their hands dirty”—and they couldn’t be happier! The pandemic caused a major paradigm shift in how people across the globe prioritized self-sufficiency. Moreover, rising grocery prices mean that people are looking for ways to enjoy organic, quality produce at much lower prices—and gardening is the ideal solution. If you’re on a budget, but you still want to grow a host of plants and edibles, then the following book may help. Remember that the longer your plants live, the less money and time you need to spend uprooting and replacing them.
Gardening is not just for those with spacious backyards. One trend that is taking many urbanites by storm is that of container or raised bed gardening. This new way of growing produce enables you to make the most of small spaces like terraces and patios. This book shares all the ins and outs of growing a container garden for a small price. There are a myriad of ways to reduce your expenditure. You can use recycled containers, opt for inexpensive soil, start from seeds instead of buying plants, buy plants off-season, and more. This book makes it easy to start from scratch, by suggesting easy plants to grow at first. As you grow in confidence, you can expand your arsenal of produce and tackle bigger challenges.
Gardening is the buzzword when it comes to hobbies. Everyday people and celebrities alike are harnessing its calming, cost-saving benefits. The book recommended above can help you start a garden from scratch and design a stylish yet affordable garden that feeds your family healthy, crisp, fresh produce for everything from side dishes to soups and hearty salads.