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Garden for Free Part III – Pineapple
I am so excited to finally show you all my pineapple plant! I might be a plant nerd, but a pineapple plant grown from scraps that would normally be thrown away or composted is seriously cool! Like my other “garden for free” blogs, this process just takes a little research and patience. First start with a healthy pineapple that is not overripe. Step 1 – Prep your pineapple (option 1) Remove the top of the pineapple with one 1-inch cut, leaving roughly 1 inch of pineapple “flesh”, along with the green top portion of the fruit. You are only using the top nonedible portion of the fruit, so cut the…
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Garden for free
Seriously... spend nothing on this year's garden and grow the veggies you eat every day. I used to spend as much money or more on plants/veggies and supplies to grow a few meager plants in my mini garden. While this was still rewarding (being outside, growing something), I was ready to be a little more productive. Three things that have made all the difference in the quality and quantity of my crops: composting and rain collection and raised garden beds. While it might be a little late to do all three for this season, it's never to late to start planning for the future. Here's what you will need to consider for your garden:…
