Get Your Green Corner Going!
April 23 • Written by Ruoshui (Grace) Zhang
The world needs your help!
In today’s world, if we want some vegetables, we typically just go to a grocery store or even buy them online directly. However, could you believe how are you creating more waste in the world when you are buying from a store?
First of all, when you leave your home to buy groceries, you typically drive a car. Driving leads to more carbon dioxide emissions and leads to a worse climate. When you are shopping for groceries, sometimes you need plastic bags to hold them and take them home. That leads to more plastic pollution and will cause more environmental issues. These are only consumer side effects of grocery shopping on the environment and we haven’t talked about how packaging, and delivering side of the food itself will cause more burden to the environment.
Therefore, you can make a change and help the environment with some home gardens!
At first, this might sound terrifying and many of us may just call ourselves “plant killers”. However, trust me, it is always worth giving it a try and it is not as hard as you think it is. It just takes a while to get the experience and hands start to work. And today, this blog will give you some useful tips to keep your plant alive, healthy, and ready to harvest!
Why do you want a home garden?
Home gardens are really beneficial to people’s lives. First, you are able to control the plants they get and all the processes of producing them. It can lead to better healthy eating habits. Secondly, growing food also lets you do some workouts. If you are someone sitting every day or rarely exercise, spending your weekends planting home gardens is a great choice. Last but not least, home gardens help the environment. It not only reduces your carbon footprint but also makes a difference by supporting pollinators. There are so many more reasons to grow your home garden!
The Home Garden Guide:
Understanding your area: To begin with home gardens, it is important to know what your area is like. For instance, if you don’t have a backyard and have to plan at home, then consider the sunlight. Maybe you will need a sunlight lamp or to tidy up a corner for your plants?
Find the right plants: You need to choose the type of plants you can plant. If you are planting in a pot, then you likely won’t want to do things like potatoes or carrots. Choose something small, possibly tomatoes or basil might be easier to work with. If you have low sunlight or the soil is mostly dry, get some plants that can survive in this circumstance.
Learn and make changes: Understanding is not always the thing that leads to success. Unexpected things can happen, so never be afraid to make changes and learn from what you are experiencing. Look for tips and don’t be afraid to try it out!
Overall, we summarized some tips for starting your home garden. Support our earth and take your time to try it out! Happy Earth Day, and good luck with your home gardening journey!
