The Benefits Of Gardening

                              Benefits of Gardening

Time Management: There are certain times you must water your garden, such as in the morning and evening hours. (Not too late as the plants do not like the frost).
Unless you are in a hot areas like Nevada, Arizona, etc then it may be necessary to go out and water your garden a few times throughout the day.

Problem Solving Skills: Gardening is a great way to teach children problem solving skills as well as yourself. You can show them how to get rid of pest, learn about the different bugs that are good or harmful to the garden. It is also a great way to teach science and the anatomy of plant life.  It will help you overcome many challenges not just in the garden but also in daily life.

Mental and  Spiritual health: Did you ever notice whenever you are outside and that fresh breeze is in the air, you are at peace, no longer angry or depressed etc ? Nature is a best friend to mankind. Gardening is a way to be at peace with yourself and others. Gardening is also known to help with depression.



"Those who dwell among the beauties and mysteries of the earth are never alone or weary of life."-Rachel Carson

Plant Nutrients

                           As a plant gets more older and mature it will need plenty more nutrients to produce food faster and to keep not only the plant healthy but the soil as well. Although watering is a major part of keeping the plant growing. There is still more work that needs to be done.

Bone Meal

                                                              Bone meal is dry, coarsely grounded animal bones. Bone meal is -very- rich in phosphorous which is a mineral needed to stimulate strong, healthy root growth from seedlings. Although phosphorous is highly beneficial to the seedlings, using too much of it could kill the plant. So, use only 1/4 tsp of this product. 

Blood Meal

                                                          Blood meal is dry powdered animal blood. Blood meal is a way to boost nitrogen in soil to help stimulate more rapid leaf growth in the plants. You will notice when using blood meal, the stems and leaves become more resistant to pests and other harmful things such as diseases. 

Fish Meal

Fish meal is dried and pressed fish "waste" also used as another great fertilizers to stimulate rapid food growth. 

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