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Jane Thomas is experienced and respected vegetable grower, hobbyist gardener from a family of gardeners with more than 15 years of experience in organic vegetables gardening. Among other projects, she is co-owner of Laminated Garden Guides, your one-stop resource to learn how to start a vegetable garden with subjects like: Home Vegetable Gardens, Container and Raised Beds Gardening, Growing Tomatoes, Herb Gardening and many more.

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Growing Vegetables to Save Money: Important Tips to Consider for First Time Gardeners
Saving money is one of the biggest benefits to growing a vegetable garden in the mind of many first time gardeners. While this may be a good enough reason to start a vegetable garden, let’s not forget that there are others reasons as well. Read
By: Jane Thomas | 10/05/2009 | Gardening

Can You Really Save Money on Growing Vegetables?
Growing your own vegetables in the gardens or in containers, if done properly, can reduce the amount of money you spent on groceries. But, will you succeed in doing so, depends on the costs involved in growing the crops, amounts and types of vegetables you choose to grow, vegetable yields you could expect from your garden, and many other factors. Read
By: Jane Thomas | 10/05/2009 | Gardening

The 12 Easiest Vegetables to Grow in Home Gardens or Containers for First Time Gardeners
A lot of people are growing their own vegetables to beat the credit crunch. And why not? Planting a few seeds in containers on your patio or in your backyard yields delicious, organic results - and money savings, too! Growing organic vegetables is easier than you think. Here are the 12 vegetables you will have no problem planting, tending for and harvesting in your own garden, even if you are a first time gardener! Read
By: Jane Thomas | 08/05/2009 | Gardening

Growing Vegetables in Small Gardens – Space Saving Techniques
You don’t need a large area to have a vegetable garden. All you do need is good soil, plenty of sunshine, a water source and a fence. If space is limited, use the land twice or try these intensive cropping techniques. Read
By: Jane Thomas | 08/05/2009 | Gardening

How to Grow Vegetables with (and for) Your Kids!
The best way to ensure that your children eat healthy is to grow your own vegetables! And the trick to getting your children interested in healthy, organic vegetables is helping them grow their own. Read
By: Jane Thomas | 08/05/2009 | Gardening