Gardening
How to Start a Garden Frugally
As the weather starts to warm up, it has many thinking of starting a garden in hopes of a bountiful summer crop. But if you are not careful it can get quite expensive when you start factoring in the cost of plants, soil, fertilizer, containers, and mulch. But if ... Read More
Creating Your First Herb Garden: Picking the Right Herbs
Having fresh herbs on hand is a delicious way I like to spice up my cooking at home. I make sure I always have a variety of herbs on hand without breaking the bank by keeping my own container garden. Even if you are a beginning gardener, there are plenty of herbs ... Read More
Eco-Friendly Pest Control For Your Home Garden
These days it seems like everyone is going out of their way to adjust their lifestyles and homes to be more environmentally conscious. People that are renovating their kitchens more often choose energy efficient appliances, knowing that they are not just good for ... Read More
Garden Update: Zucchinis, Tomatoes & Pumpkins | Yes, Even in Arizona!
I know it has been several weeks since I have posted an update on the garden – but the good news is that it is doing amazing! Actually I’m shocked how big the tomato plants are getting. We had cherry tomatoes in the past, but I don’t remember the plants being ... Read More
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How to Build a Raised Bed Vegetable Garden
How to Build a Raised Bed Vegetable Garden In previous years when we started our garden, we just partitioned part of our yard as vegetable garden areas. This year, we wanted to build a permanent above ground garden that we could maintain each year. The nice part ... Read More
Starting My Garden: Planting Seeds in Repurposed Egg Carton
Pin It The first sprouts of our Zucchini – aren’t they cute? I am so excited to finally get my garden started this season! I know it is still a tad early for plants outside, since we may have a few more cold spells, but it is perfect timing to plant seeds in ... Read More
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Melissa Hurst, the founder of SavingCentsWithSense.net, is a married mom of three young children, so she understands the importance of stretching a family's budget to maximize savings. After working full-time in higher education for seven years, she pursued a passion of teaching both in the classroom and through her articles to help others. Her money-saving tips have been featured on Arizona Midday, and she is a regular columnist for LifetimeMoms.com and Times Publications in Arizona.






