From Seed to Table: 5 Pro Tips for Designing Your Dream Home Garden

As inflation gradually eases and the threat of tariffs on American goods looms, grocery prices remain steep. In 2024, the average cost of groceries per person was $421.05, according to Numbeo and it’s unclear when we’ll see relief. Given the expensive climate, now could be the ideal time to start a home food garden to help offset costs and enjoy fresh, homegrown produce. The process is relatively cheap and simple, too.

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As inflation gradually eases and the threat of tariffs on American goods looms, grocery prices remain steep. In 2024, the average cost of groceries per person was $421.05, according to Numbeo and it’s unclear when we’ll see relief. Given the expensive climate, now could be the ideal time to start a home food garden to help offset costs and enjoy fresh, homegrown produce. The process is relatively cheap and simple, too.

Here are five tips that will help you to create the perfect home garden.

1. Pick inexpensive and strong crops.

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According to a 2022 article published by Glamour, the first step to achieving the perfect home garden is figuring out how much produce you can generate from your garden using the least amount of cash. Pick crops that are easy and accessible to grow like parsley, cucumbers, peppers, beets, and broccoli. If you’re looking to add fruits into your garden, melon, strawberries and blackberries are good options too, Garden Tech notes. To put things into perspective, right now on Amazon, you can purchase a pack of parsley seeds for anywhere between $2 and $5. While blackberry seed packs can range from $6 to $20.

Start by purchasing seedlings that are a few weeks old. These seedlings are easier and quicker to grow, and they’re perfect for sprouting your favorite produce and veggies.