Lesson One

Welcome To Natalie's Acres Farm

There is a disconnect among consumers and food production. We have met folks that are surprised by where food comes from and how it is produced before it enters the grocery stores for consumer purchase. We at Natalie's Acres Farm take agriculture serious. We aim to help those who would like to learn more about what we do.

Let's make a home garden

Spring is in the air and what better time then to start a garden. Many folks we have met set out to start a garden, quickly become overwhelmed and then never try again. Today's internet serves a wealth of information on gardening, at the same time the information provided is just too much and overwhelming.

Step 1 in making a garden is choosing a space. Even those with little space can have a garden. Garden space can be in the ground, on top of the ground in raised garden beds, on patios in containers and even on the balcony of a high rise apartment.

In ground gardens are great for those that have space. In ground gardens use the existing soil in the ground with added nutrients to create a beautiful space for those that like to dig their hands in the soil and get dirty. Of all the gardening techniques this we would consider the most challenging.

Raised garden beds are a great alternative to in ground because you can choose the size of each bed and you can easily fill it with compost and plant. This eliminates the need to dig soil before planting. Some like this method because they can buy premade beds or construct your own.

Container gardens are great for those that want easy and compact style of gardening. Diverse size containers, pots and buckets makes this style of gardening a great choice for those that have smaller space and need to keep things close to home. Container gardens also allow you to decorate spaces with florals or even edible fruits and vegetables right outside your door.

Vertical Gardening is great for those that have very small space. You can use a pallet or even purchase vertical containment to garden upward instead of outward. With a pallet, you can add small containers in between the slats to plant. Vertical containment systems are very easy and have all you need in one system.

You made it through step one of Grow Your Own With Natalie's Acres. Next time, we will talk about what you want to plant. We will give you tips and tricks for a successful start and get you on your way to growing!

Check out Leaves and Soul below for plant care and trends.