Welcome to My Little Green Garden! Here you'll find information for starting and growing your own organic backyard garden. Regardless of your experience or space, you can grow something. Whether you want to start a fun project with your family or simply eat healthier without breaking the bank, MLGG provides the tools to get you started.I'm Candice, creator and owner of MLGG. I grew up with a backyard full of citrus in the sunny state of Florida. My passion for organic gardening grew from the desire for a healthy lifestyle, while also getting to enjoy an outdoor hobby that allowed for both planning and creativity. After years of gardening, MLGG was established in 2015 to share my experiences and tips with you!
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FREE Guide - 5 Tips for Organic Gardening!
This free guide will help set the stage for you if you are new to organic gardening, or looking for some additional tips! This is a collection of tips that I wish I had when I first started, and I hope it helps you on your journey to a delicious and plentiful harvest. Get My Guide Here
How to Grow Turmeric in Your Own Backyard
Turmeric is a tropical plant that’s great for growing in warm, humid climates. This spice has quite a few medicinal benefits and has a distinct flavor. Turmeric is even more expensive to buy than its close relative, ginger. Growing your own has financial benefits, as well as medicinal. In addition…
How to Select Blueberry Varieties for Your Location
Have you ever had the pleasure of picking blueberries? Maybe you’ve grown your own or know someone else who grows them. U-Picks are also popular during blueberry season. Fresh, organic blueberries are a perfect blend of sweet and tart and they’re oh so juicy. That experience is sure to get…
How to Mulch Your Garden and Why
Occasionally I hit a milestone when it comes to gardening – I discover a trick that improves my garden so much that it completely changes how I do things. Mulching my garden was one of those milestones for me. I want to share with your how to mulch your garden…
April 2019 Garden Update
April has been warming up quick here in Florida! What’s Growing in April Blueberries were definitely the prized harvest this month. The strawberry plants continued to produce fruit, but the amount has tapered back compared to March. The tomatoes, peppers, and eggplant were transplanted (finally) this month. They probably could…