Garden guide for working people
After working long hours on tough assignments, gardening is probably the last thing on your mind!
Guess what? After meeting with you, I can design and build a garden to fit your schedule and energy…
I can coach you while you grow and be a cheerleader…
You can talk to me about your plants and send me photos…
Until you call me, here's an introduction to gardening. These are the things I know and am familiar with. Things you don't have to know - right now, or ever! But they're here if you want to learn….
1. Gardening can relieve stress relief and improve your mental well-being.
2. Understand Your Space
- Assess available space: balcony, rooftop, backyard.
- Anylyze sunlight: determine optimal plant placement based on sunlight availability. 🌞
3. Plant Biology Is Super Basic
- Plant life cycle: seeds, roots, leaves, growth, flowering, and fruiting. 🍃
-The right soil, water, and nutrients can be important.
4. Use Container Gardening for Limited Spaces
- Select the right containers: size, drainage, and material.
- Choose suitable plants for containers: herbs, vegetables, ornamentals. 🌶
5. Soil and Composting Basics
- Understand soil types and amendments.
- Composting is an advanced skill! Start with bags of composted manure. Ordering online for pickup saves time and energy!
6. Watering and Plant Care
- Learn efficient watering techniques: when and how to water. Don't water on a schedule but do check the soil on a schedule. 💧
- Certain pests and diseases are common and predictable. Planning what to plant and where helps prevent issues. 🐛 🪲
7. Seasonal Gardening
- Planting has schedules! This is good because we are used to dates and deadlines. Understand the best times to plant and harvest. 🕐
- Plant care is also seasonal: pruning, mulching, and preparing for the next season.
8. Integrate Technology
- Learn about smart gardening tools: irrigation systems, soil moisture sensors, and apps. 💧
- Use technology to monitor plant health and automate care routines.
9. Gardening for Food
- There are similar basics to growing vegetables, fruits, and herbs.
- Harvesting, storing, and preserving produce can be learned.
10. Create a Relaxing Garden Space! 😌
- Incorporate elements of design: pathways, seating, and focal points.
- Plant for relaxation: aromatic herbs, flowering shrubs, and calming colors.
11. Community and Networking
- Join local gardening clubs or online forums. Organize or participate in community garden initiatives. MAYBE. If you have any time. Don't if you don't.
-DO learn the easiest and fastest ways to get your questions answered.
12. Continue Learning
- Reflect on your journey and achievements. Even things you think that went badly are learning opportunities!
- Gather resources for further learning: books, workshops, and advanced courses are good starts - unless you let books sit on the shelves! Consider audio books, podcasts and you tube videos for commuting times.
