I’ve decided to try something new this year — growing my own herbs and vegetables in a container garden.
I have never been much of a gardener, but I love the idea of having fresh ingredients right outside my door to use in my recipes. Plus, gardening can be a great way to save money and eat healthier.
So I’m starting small and learning as I go.
Starting Seeds Indoors
Today I planted 10 different types of seeds using small 2-inch Jiffy pots.
To keep things simple and budget-friendly, I placed all of the pots inside a foil baking pan and covered them with a plastic lid to create a mini greenhouse effect. This helps keep moisture and warmth inside so the seeds can germinate.
What I Planted
I decided to start with a mix of herbs and vegetables that I hope to grow in containers later.
Starting from seed is one of the most affordable ways to start a garden, and it’s exciting to see the plants grow from the very beginning.
This Is Just the Beginning
Since I’m brand new to gardening, I thought it would be fun to turn this into a series so you can follow along with me.
In future updates, I’ll share:
• When the seeds start sprouting
• Moving seedlings into containers
• Setting up my container garden
• Harvesting fresh herbs and vegetables
I’m excited to see how this experiment turns out.
If you’d like to follow the journey, make sure to watch the video on my Bariatric Living with Lisa YouTube channel.
Let’s see if I can grow my own food!
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