WITH the cost of living crisis hitting us hard - along with extreme weather worries - a focus on sustainable gardening and wellbeing has become a really big trend. And by that I mean maintaining your garden without exhausting it’s natural resources, while looking after yourself too. 2 Gardening expert Kim Stoddart with her new book, out now.
Credit: Kim Stoddart It’s a tricky time out there and we could all do with a bit of help. So Amateur Gardening Magazine Editor Kim Stoddart has shared five of the best ways to garden well while saving money. 1 .
SEED SAVING Saving some of your own seeds from what you’ve already grown will create more locally adapted plants. It’s a way of plant breeding on your veg patch - just choose the seed from the plant that performs best. The one with the best flavour, or that didn’t bolt - will save you money but also create more resilient plants.
2 . TOOL MANAGEMENT Look after your tools, make them last longer - and create a real connection with them. Sharpen them, oil them, you can even name them.
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