Plant the Seeds for Organized Gardening!

If you live in Rochester, most likely last week's snowstorm has got you looking forward to spring more than ever. With spring comes flowers: meaning that now is the perfect time to start getting organized for your garden. Courtesy of my mother-in-law, someone who has been gardening her whole life, I have some helpful organizing tips!

Head to dollar stores first!
Dollar stores are perfect for stocking up on the following in bulk:
garden gloves, small garden tools, seeds, insect repellent, small packages of kleenex and wet wipes, water bottles, band aids, small towels, hair bands (to keep hair out of your eyes)and knee pads.

Container! Container! Container!
My mother-in-law suggests using a toy wagon or cart to hold all your supplies. The plus is that it can be easily wheeled to your garden! Buy a second one for storing and transporting potting soil. Line it with an empty trash bag to catch any spills before they turn into a bigger mess.

Old chairs can be repurposed as planters. Check upcoming garage sales for bargains on extra pots, containers, bird feeders and other additions for your garden.

Love Thy Neighbor!
Work with a close neighbor. Share tools and maybe some of the work! Watch your friendship grow along with the garden! Lily of the Valleys are great for sharing with others because they multiply easily!

Get the Kids Involved!
Give the kids their own space in the garden! The benefits are many; not only is gardening great exercise, but it provides a unique learning experience, and a way to spend time with the family. Planting a vegetable garden can help promote nutritious eating habits and save money on the produce bill.

Extra! Extra!
Get extras of things you use most such as: hand clippers and hoses. Try to have one for the front and back yard to prevent having to run back and forth. Start saving your old Windex bottles to reuse as water sprayers.

My mother-in-law also recommends singing to your garden! She does manage to have beautiful flowers each year, so it can't hurt to give it a try!

Unleash Your Organized Me!