Protect Your Nails With Soap

Every gardener loves a good dirt manicure now and again. But if you’ve grown weary of scrubbing the skin off your fingertips at night in a feeble attempt to get the soil out from under your nails, we have good news. All you need to do is rub your nails over a bar of soap before you get down in the dirt. It creates a convenient barrier against dirt that can be washed right off when you come back inside.

Boost Garden Nutrients With Banana Peel Juice

Bananas are full of nutrients that plants love, like potassium, potash, calcium and sulfur. Throw your unwanted banana peels in a blender with a little bit of water, blend the mixture up and pour it around your roses and tomatoes to give them a little nutrient boost.

We have all heard that being outside in the fresh air has amazing health benefits. We have also heard that planting flowers can be therapeutic. But did you know that gardening has amazing developmental benefits for kids? Through the Budding Farmers Grow Club, teachers and parents can give children this grand opportunity.