If you enjoy gardening, it’s time to start your garden NOW! Many veggies can be sown in March, and it’s great to get a head-start for spring! Carrots, kale, peas, spinach, and turnips can all be sown outdoors straight away. Take a look at our complete list of veggies and herbs you can plant in March!

1) Carrots

Carrot seeds can be sown in light soil that’s free of stones.

2) Parsley, Dill, and Chives

These herbs can be sown either in containers, or straight into the soil.

3) Turnips

If you want to get a head-start on your turnips, you can sow the seeds directly into the soil.

4) Spinach

Spinach thrives in soil that’s loaded with nutritious compost. You can plant spinach outside straight away.

5) Parsnips

If your soil isn’t too hard, you can plant your parsnip seeds in rows. Make sure the seeds are about 30 cm apart.

6) Spring Onion

It’s called spring onion because it’s ready to eat in the spring! You can get them started directly outside and they make a fantastic addition to salads!

7) Kale

Kale is ready in the summer, so get it started now by planting seeds outside in a well-prepared garden.

8) Peas

Peas can be planted directly into the ground. If you’ve got a problem with mice or other small critters, you can start them off in containers before transferring them to your garden.

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Autumn is a time when your garden needs to be maintained and cleaned so it can be ready for planting in the spring. A little work now means less work later, and your garden will thank you for it! To get your garden spring-ready, this is what you will need:

1) Spade

2) Soil testing kit

3) Amendments (test results will tell you which ones)

Step 1:

Pull out all weeds out of your garden. If you get rid of the weeds now, you’ll have less to deal with in the spring.

Step 2:

Remove branches, diseased plants, and other debris from your garden.

Step 3:

Using a home testing kit (you can find these at home garden centers), test the garden soil. The test will tell you which nutrients your soil is lacking.

Step 4:

Using a spade, turn the soil over. Dead plants and spoiled vegetables or fruits (that are not diseased) can be tilled into the soil for added nutrients.

Step 5:

If needed, add in the amendments suggested by the soil testing kit. The kit comes with instructions that will let you know which amendments to use. You can purchase amendments at your local home garden center.

Step 6:

Spread 3-4 inches of organic matter over the soil. Do this even if the test kit shows that your soil has nutrients already. Adding organic matter keeps the soil fertile.

Step 7:

Using the spade, mix the organic matter into the soil at a depth of about 12 inches.

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Terrariums are great if you want low-maintenance plants in your home. Plant them in any container you like, and when it comes to terrarium decor, let your imagination run wild! Add gnomes, ceramic mushrooms, or sea shells. First, learn how to make your very own terrarium then check out these super cute terrariums that you can easily replicate at home!

Instructions:

1. Pick an open or closed glass container.

2. Cover the bottom of the container with a 1 inch layer of pebbles or rocks to create drainage for your plants.

3. Add a thin layer of activated charcoal to keep the water fresh. It also prevents mold and bacteria from building up in your terrarium.

4. Add potting soil to your container.

5. Place your plants in your container along with any other decorations you like.

Now that you know how to make your own, check out these adorable terrariums:

1. Vintage Mini Greenhouse

We love this mossy vintage greenhouse! The mini mushrooms are so cute, and we love the oversized succulents. Check your local thrift store for these glass boxes/mini greenhouses.

2. Pickle Jar Terrarium

If you can’t find the perfect glass jar, why not try a pickle jar? Pick some moss from outside and place them inside your jar. Put it on a windowsill and watch your mini plants grow!

3. Light Bulb Terrarium

If you like recycling, try your hand at making a mini terrarium inside a light bulb. Make more than one and arrange them in a group using different plants and decor for each one.

4. Fish Bowl Terrarium

If you want a large terrarium, try using a fish bowl. They come in many different sizes and shapes for any kind of terrarium you want to make.

5. Cake Stand Terrarium

Take that cake stand you have lying around and turn it into a terrarium! What’s great about cake stands is that the lid acts like a greenhouse, holding in moisture and allowing your plants to thrive!

6. Spice Jar Terrarium

If you want an extra tiny terrarium, use a spice jar. It’s perfect for mini plants and little pieces of moss.

7. Cactus Terrarium

Bring a piece of the desert into your home with a cactus terrarium. Arrange mini cactuses, stones, and sand to create your very own desert utopia.

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If you want to get started on your very own soup garden, you need to decide which ingredients you use most in your favorite recipes. If you love tomato soup, plant several varieties of tomatoes like meaty romas and grape tomatoes. For chicken noodle, onions, carrots, and parsnips, along with herbs like thyme and parsley. Other great additions to any soup garden would be garlic, turnips, sweet potatoes, beans, and kale.

To start your soup garden, make sure water is easily accessible. Many herbs don’t require much watering, but vegetables need to be watered often. Make sure you use mulch, as it helps reduce weeds and waterings. The use of flow meters help you to keep track of exactly how much water you are using. Work a lot of organic matter into the soil to create a nutrient-rich soil that your vegetables will love. If you don’t have enough yard space, you can still plant many vegetables and herbs on your balcony or patio in large pots.

To enjoy your harvest into the winter, you need to plant a larger garden and then freeze or can your vegetables. Tomatoes, green beans, and peppers can be frozen or canned. Onions, potatoes, garlic, and winter squash can be stored for months in cool, humid conditions.

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