When starting out with a garden for the first time it can be a little intimidating. Even if you’ve done all the reading in the world, it’s a little hard to understand until you get out in the yard and give it a try. One of the easiest ways to make it less intimidating is to start out with the vegetables and fruits that are the easiest to grow!
When we first started a summer garden, I chose a few vegetables that I knew were easy to grow and that my family liked and went with those. There was surprisingly very little hands on activity, but seeing the plants growing in my yard every day made me feel really accomplished. And if you’re not wanting to deal with seeds, lots of nurseries and home improvement stores will carry plants for the varieties that are more popular and easy, like tomatoes and peppers.
These 10 easy plants for a home garden are a great place to start if you want to see how green your thumb is!
10 Easy Plants for a Home Garden
The vegetables and fruits I’ve listed don’t require a ton of maintenance and love the summertime. Even more, the harvest will be way tastier than anything you can get in a grocery store.
Tomatoes are one of the easiest to grow because they can basically grow in any sized space and can handle a little bit of neglect. You can grow them in containers, hanging baskets, pots, or your garden.
The peppers in my garden last year probably yielded the largest harvest out of all of my veggies. They like warm soil and are naturally pretty much pest free. Try starting with banana, cayenne, or bell peppers.
Squashes like yellow squash and zucchini will sort of go crazy once you get them started, but make sure you pay attention to the instructions on your seed packet. They’re sort of particular about spacing.
Cucumbers enjoy lots of sunshine and moist soil. They can do well in large containers, too.
If you’re wanting to start an herb garden, I’d say to start with basil. It grows pretty abundantly and it’s delicious in all sorts of foods. Tip: Basil can be a natural pest repellent to tomatoes. Plant it near your tomato plants to help keep bugs away.
I love growing mint because it grows even if I forget about it. I planted some mint a couple of summers ago and it came back the next season without me even having to do anything. I’d suggest planting it in a pot or container; it spreads a lot so you wouldn’t want it to take over the other plants around it if it were in a garden.
Radishes are great in salads, but my favorite part about them is their maturation time: some of them mature in the ground in as little as 3 weeks after sowing.
You can plant peas a little earlier than your other summer veggies. The young plants can tolerate a light frost.
For some reason, I think strawberries are the most fun thing to find growing in the garden. They’re pretty and sweet and universally loved. You can plant them in your garden or in containers.
It’s probably the easiest to start out growing blueberry bushes in a pot (they can get finicky about soil pH balance) rather than in the ground. Tip: I had trouble with birds eating my berries last summer. If you’re having that problem, try draping some netting over your plant.
What are your favorite fruits or vegetables to grow? Let us know in the comments!
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Head over to The Children’s Place to stock up on children’s clothing. They’re offering an extra 20% off your order, plus 80% off sitewide!
To get the extra 20% off, use code GIMME20 at checkout. Hurry and grab what you need before they start to sell out! Size up for future seasons!
Deal Ideas:
Prices displayed are after coupon code has been applied.
Girls Matching Family Palm Leaf Tiered Dress – $14.78 (reg. $36.95)
Boys Sports Graphic Tee 5-Pack – $25.95 (reg. $57.50)
Boys Basketball Shorts 2-Pack – $10.38 (reg. $25.95)
This offer is good for a limited time only. Shipping is free on orders of $20+.
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This popular event is almost over! Target is hosting their Car Seat Trade-In Event and it ends tomorrow, 4/27.
They will accept any car seats to be recycled. In exchange, guests will receive a 20% off coupon good for the purchase of a new car seat, stroller, or select baby gear! The coupon will be valid at any participating location through tomorrow, 4/27.
Here is how to get your 20% off coupon:
–Bring an old car seat or base to a nearby Target and drop it in the designated box inside the store.
-Open your Target App to scan the code on the box.
-Open your Wallet in the Target App to find your coupon + more contactless savings.
-Click the red “+” to save the offer and place your order online, or scan your barcode at the register.
This deal will be good through tomorrow, 4/27.
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Looking for a new area rug? Head to Target where they have a nice selection of Safavieh Area Rugs on sale for up to 50% off!
A friend of mine grabbed this 8×10 Adirondack Area Rug shown below in ivory/silver for just $101.92 (reg. $215) after the sale and 5% off with her CircleCard! Don’t mind her kids’ fort in the background, haha.
Don’t forget to grab a rug pad to go with your new rug!
Here are some of the deals you can score:
Adirondack ADR113 Area Rug, 8×10 – $107.28 (reg. $215)
Madison MAD473 Area Rug, 8×10 – $119.76 (reg. $239.99)
Moroccan Fringe Shag MFG247 Power Loomed Area Rug – $284.99 (reg. $461.99)
This offer is good for a limited time only. Shipping is free with CircleCard or free with orders of $35+.
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Get a great price on one of the top blenders on the market!!
Right now head over and get the Vitamix Explorian 2.0 Blender with accessories for only $252.98 (regularly $384).
Vitamix is known for their powerful blenders and their quality, backed up with a 7 year warranty! This Explorian 2.0 has 10 speeds and 13 blending functions.
Pick from 4 different colors, red black, grey and white. Plus get a 48 oz container, tamper, tamper holder, under-blade spatula and a first blends cookbook.
Get the Deal:
Vitamix Explorain 2.0 Blender with Accessories – $272.98 (reg. $384.85)
-$20 off $40 with code HELLO20 (new customers only)
makes it $252.98 + free shipping
Existing customers can get $10 off with code HELLO10.
You are going to love this blender! We use it not only for fun smoothies and milkshakes but also as a food processor.
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Soma is offering Buy One Get One 50% off almost all Bras, Sleep, & Dresses. Place your order by midnight on May 1st to get it in time for Mother’s Day.
Mix and match any eligible items. Grab two or three pieces for Mom to let her know just how special she is!
Deal Ideas:
(2) Enbliss Wireless Bra – $50 each
-BOGO 50% off
makes it $75
(1) Cool Nights Pajama Shorts – $44
(1) Cool Nights Tie Front Cami – $44
-BOGO 50% off
makes it $66
This offer is good through 4/29. Shipping is free when you purchase any full-price bra.
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Get ready now for all the top drugstore deals starting Sunday 4/28 at CVS, Walgreens and Rite Aid. It’s a great week for hair care, makeup, sunscreen and lots of other needed items!
We’ve got all new deals at both CVS and Walgreens with new month long deals and even new Walgreens store coupons!
CVS has moved to a 2-week ad. Deals are a limit per person, per week. Check back Monday for new unadvertised deals at Walgreens and CVS.
Remember, this is just the top highlights, make sure to look at the full list of deals for each store.
CVS Weekly Ad
Walgreens Weekly Ad
Rite Aid Weekly Ad
CVS Ad: 4/28-5/11
- $20 ECB wyb $100 Panera Bread, Vudu, Bath & Body Works, Spa & Wellness, Red Robin, Fandango, H&M, Uber, Applebee’s, Chili’s, On the Border, Macaroni Grill, Maggiano’s, DoorDash, or Long John Silver’s Gift Cards, , limit 1
- $5 ECB wyb (2) CoverGirl Cosmetics, Any, , limit 1
CoverGirl Eye Enhancers 4-Kit Eye Shadow, $5.59
CoverGirl Professional Mascara, $7.79
CoverGirl Brow Pencil, $5.79
CoverGirl Exhibitionist Lip Liner, $6.29
-$3 off Covergirl Eye product, excl 1-kit shadows, accessories & trial, Save 04/21
-$3 off Covergirl Face product, excl Cheekers, accessories & trial, Save 04/21
-$3 off CoverGirl eye product, excl 1-kit shadows, accessories, trial/travel size printable
-$3 off CoverGirl face product, excl Cheekers, accessories, trial/travel size printable
-$3 off CoverGirl eye product (excludes 1-kit shadows, accessories, and travel/trial size), CVS eCoupon
-$3 off CoverGirl Face Product (excludes Cheekers, accessories and travel/trial size), CVS eCoupon
(buy (2) Eye Enhancers 4-Kit Eye Shadows, use (2) $3 off, makes it 9¢ ea. after ECB) - General Mills Assorted Cereals, 8.9-12 oz, $1.99
-$1/2 General Mills cereal, any 8.9-50.5 oz boxes excl Loaded cereal items, limit 1, Ibotta mobile app
-1000 points wyb General Mills items, purchase $15, limit 1, enter code N0REC before first receipt to get 2000 Bonus points, Fetch Rewards (exp 4/30) mobile app
-$1/2 General Mills cereals, CVS eCoupon
(use $1/2 and $1/2 Ibotta, makes it 99¢ ea.) - $3 ECB wyb (1) Nasonex Allergy Spray, 60 ct., $15.99, limit 1
-$5 off Nasonex 24HR allergy spray, 60 ct. printable
-$5 off Nasonex 24HR allergy spray 60 ct., CVS eCoupon
(buy (1), use $5 off, makes it $7.99 after ECB) - $4 ECB wyb (2) Neutrogena or Aveeno Facial Care, , limit 1
(excludes refill, masks, bar soap)
Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Facial Cleanser, 5 oz, $8.49
Aveeno Positively Radiant Brightening Scrub, 7 oz, $13.49
Neutrogena Deep Clean Oil-Free Daily Facial Cream Cleanser, 7 oz, $7.99
Neutrogena Deep Clean Facial Scrub, 4.2 oz, $10.99
-$1 off CVS eCoupon coming Sunday
-$2 off Aveeno liquid facial cleaners, excl bars, wipes & trial, limit 3, Ibotta mobile app
-$3 off Aveeno facial moisturizer products, excl trial, limit 2, Ibotta mobile app
-$3 off Aveeno facial moisturizer, serum, or treatment, excl clearance, trial/travel size printable
-$2 off Aveeno facial liquid cleanser product, excl bars, clearance, wipes, trial/travel size printable
-$3 off Aveeno Facial Moisturizer, Serum, or Treatment (excludes Trial & Travel sizes & Clearance products), CVS eCoupon
-$2 off Aveeno Facial Liquid Cleanser Product (excludes bars, travel & trial sizes, wipes & clearance products), CVS eCoupon
(buy (2) Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Facial Cleansers, use (2) $2 off and (2) $2 off Ibotta, makes it, $2.49 ea. after ECB) - $3 ECB wyb (2) Dove Bar Soap 6 pk or Liquid Hand Wash, , limit 1
Dove Beauty Bars, 6 pk, $11.29
Dove Hand Wash, 12 oz, $5.19
-$3.99/2 off CVS eCoupon coming Sunday
(buy (2) hand soaps, use $3.99/2, makes it $1.69 ea. after ECB) - $10 ECB wyb $20 Coppertone Sun Care, Any, , limit 1
Coppertone Sport 4-in-1 SPF 30 Lotion, $12.99
Coppertone Kids, 6 oz, $11.99
Coppertone Face, 2.5 oz, $12.49
-$2 off Coppertone Kids, 2.5 oz+, limit 3, Ibotta mobile app
-.50/1 Coppertone bonus – redeem any marked Coppertone offer (2x+), Ibotta mobile app
-$2 off Coppertone Sports, excl Kids items, limit 3, Ibotta mobile app
-$3 off Coppertone Face item, 2 oz+, limit 2, Ibotta mobile app
-$4 off Coppertone product 4 oz+ or face product, excl trial/travel size, CVS eCoupon
(buy (2) Coppertone Kids 6 oz, use $4 off and (2) $2 off, makes it $3.99 ea. after ECB) Read More→
Complete your outdoor entertainment space with an Outdoor Rug. Shop at Walmart where they have some great offers right now.
There are lots of sizes and prints to choose from!
Deal Ideas:
SIXHOME Outdoor Rug 5’x8′ Waterproof Reversible – $35.99 (reg. $39.99)
-$5 off coupon on product page
makes it $30.99
6×9 Waterproof, Reversible Plastic Straw Outdoor Rug – $32 (reg. $42)
SIXHOME Outdoor Rug 5’x8′ Waterproof Patio Rug – $25.99 (reg. $35.99)
Looking for a dinner deal or fun Mother’s Day gift?
Today only, buy a $50 Chili’s gift card and receive (2) FREE $10 bonus cards.
Head over and grab them online. You can select to have physical cards mailed for free or instant e-mail.
The bonus gift cards are good to use until July 31st, 2024. The $50 gift card is good to use right away with no expiration date.
Whether you give them as gifts or keep them for your self, that is basically a 40% discount!! For us this makes for cheap date nights!
This deal is good through tonight only, 4/25.
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