poor man's gard[en]

today's poor man's gard[en] 

features the inside garden

{our interior details...}

by special request

i have taken a few photos

of what is inside our 

kitchen cabinets

so, here we go...

we decided to stick to an all white

dish palette. our dishes consist

up of multiple white sets. 

all of our dishes are found from

thrift stores. honestly.

mr. amazing is a genius

at finding the best

items. in fact, nothing we 

own have we paid full price for.

{if you want some tips on how to find such amazing items, 

stay tuned. i will soon have a post featuring tips from jonathan himself.} 

oh, and in case you missed my previous kitchen post

our pantry

and, jonathan and i thought it would be

fun to share some gardening tips with my readers

starting a garden is honestly so rewarding

and super simple. you do not have to be 

a gardener or have a super green thumb...

just love for life & fresh herbs/produce.

some tips & things we have learned so far with 

gardening...

1. use craigslist free for perfect finds

{such as discarded or unwanted plants or pots}

2. try & start your plants from seed. it is much

more enjoyable to watch the process.

3. get an idea of the type of lighting your

gardening area gets 

{morning sun, noon sun, afternoon sun}

4. knowing the type of lighting will help

you understand the type of plants you want

5. basil, mint, chives, oregano, sage & parsley

are the best herbs to start with. 

6. composting is ideal once you get the hang

of gardening. perfect for fertilizing your soil

and providing rich nutrients.

7. use an organic pesticide. jonathan has

found that mild organic dish soap

& water works great to keep bugs away.

8. cultivating your soil is key before you 

start planting  

9. find discounted plants & flowers

in the back section at your local

hardware store's garden center

{even if plants look dead, you would be

surprised with how a little water, new

soil & patience can bring something back to life} 

10. do not be afraid to trim plants. 

they love to be trimmed & will grow even faster.

sort of like hair....{right?}

11. make sure you enjoy your outdoor garden.

sit, read, drink wine, eat meals. 

even in the autumn weather.

we have plenty more tips & experiences

but that is a great start.

remember, even a few pots on your porch

can be a great start to a little garden.

i promise.

and then, you can eventually cook with

the herbs & produce you grew.

have a wonderful tuesday.

don't you feel like doing this all day?

i do. it is just one of those days...

                .jessnicole.