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07/28/2026

Could you really start a productive garden with only $100? Absolutely—but I wouldn’t waste that money on fancy raised beds, decorative containers, or tools I don’t need.

At Grimes & Co. Homestead, we use no-till methods, square-foot planting, and organic growing practices. Here’s how I’d spend my first $100:

$8–$15: Local Extension soil test
$25: Quality compost
$15: Seeds for productive crops
$15: Basic hand tools
$20: Hose, watering can, or irrigation supplies
$10: Stakes and twine for a square-foot grid and trellis
$7: Organic fertilizer—but only if the soil test shows it’s needed

I’d use free cardboard, leaves, untreated grass clippings, kitchen scraps, and coffee grounds to stretch that budget even further.

You don’t need an expensive garden. Start small, protect your soil, plant crops your family eats, and build a system that gets better every season.

07/28/2026

This is what we’re harvesting every couple of days from our backyard garden. Buckets of fresh vegetables, grown with simple methods, consistency, and a willingness to learn.

You don’t need acres of land or years of experience to start growing your own food. Start with one bed, one container, or one seed. Every harvest begins with a single step.

We believe in you. You can do this too.

07/18/2026

This is just one day’s harvest from Grimes & Co. Homestead—and we’re bringing in produce like this about every other day during peak season.

We eat as much as we can fresh, preserve the rest through canning and freezing, and share plenty with our friends, neighbors, and family.

Growing your own food isn’t about perfection. It’s about learning new skills, becoming more self-reliant, caring for the soil, and building stronger communities.

If you’ve ever thought about starting a garden, let this be your sign. Start small. Learn as you go. You might be surprised by what you can grow.

🌱 Grow Food.
🌿 Build Soil.
❤️ Inspire People.

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06/27/2026

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05/03/2026

Grass clippings can be one of the best free mulches for your vegetable garden—but only if you use them correctly. In this video, I break down how grass clippings affect soil moisture, w**d control, and plant health, plus the biggest mistakes gardeners make when applying them. I also cover the truth about whether grass clippings release chemicals that harm plant growth. If you want healthier soil and stronger plants, this is a simple method worth getting right.

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04/29/2026

Most tomato problems start because plants are left on the ground. In this video, I show exactly how I use wire to tie my tomato plants and keep them growing vertically. I walk through how often to tie them—about every 6 to 10 inches—and why that simple step helps prevent disease, improve airflow, increase sunlight exposure, and produce cleaner, better fruit. If you want stronger plants and higher yields, this is one of the easiest upgrades you can make in your garden.

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04/25/2026

Everyone says marigolds keep bugs away—but that’s not the real reason to plant them. In this video, I break down what French marigolds actually do in a vegetable garden, backed by real science. From nematode suppression underground to attracting beneficial insects above ground, this is how to use marigolds the right way to build a healthier, more resilient garden system.

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04/23/2026

If you’re watering every day…
you might be creating the problem.

Deep, infrequent watering encourages roots to grow deeper into the soil profile, increasing drought resistance and improving nutrient uptake.

04/20/2026

One of the biggest upgrades you can make to your garden has nothing to do with fertilizer or tools—it’s attracting birds.

Birds act as natural pest control, feeding on the same insects that damage your crops. By adding trees, bird boxes, or even just creating habitat, you can reduce pest pressure without relying on chemicals.

If you don’t have trees, start small. Create a space that invites birds in, and let them do the work for you.

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Around 60% of bird species rely on insects as a food source, and globally, birds consume hundreds of millions of tons of insects annually, significantly reducing pest populations and crop damage. 

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04/18/2026

How do I experiment with my garden beds?

I take plants that don’t have a home.

These are a little sad, a little yellow… not thriving where they were. Instead of tossing them, I’m putting them in this bed.

I already know this spot won’t get a full 8 hours of sun. But that’s the point.

I want to see what actually works here.

Because sunlight is only part of the equation. This bed also has a slope, which changes how water moves through it, and the soil here is different from my other beds.

So instead of guessing, I test it.

If they make it, I’ve learned something.
If they don’t, I’ve still learned something.

That’s how you figure out your land.

Get out there and experiment. Your garden will teach you more than any guide ever will.

Healthy plant growth depends on multiple environmental factors working together—light, soil composition, water availability, and drainage. Even if sunlight is limited, improved drainage or soil structure can sometimes compensate, allowing certain plants to adapt and still produce.





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