I was having this conversation with a friend and we both got some useful ideas from each other (cancelling various underused subscription services, making use of libraries, more home vege gardening etc) - curious to know what else people are trying.

  • Dave@lemmy.nzM
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    1 year ago

    Thanks for the tips! Do you try to stagger your planting to stop them all being ready at the same time?

    • ciaocibai@lemmy.nzOP
      3·
      1 year ago

      If the plants I’ve mentioned I find they either stay growing for a long time (cucumber, courgette) or store very well (garlic, onion etc). We do multiple batches of onions and carrots still but the others I mentioned there usually just one. Brassicas, beans etc we do usually stagger though, as well as getting early starts in the greenhouse and with a seedling warming mat.

        • ciaocibai@lemmy.nzOP
          2·
          1 year ago

          I feel ya. It’s a hobby for us so we don’t mind the time, but we probably spend at least a couple of hours a week each in the garden.

          • Dave@lemmy.nzM
            1·
            1 year ago

            I’m amazed it’s only a couple of hours a week! That would be well worth the time investment, I’d think. Especially if you enjoy it 🙂