Let’s face it, gardening can be intimidating for newbies! You may worry that you weren’t born with a green thumb. Well guess what? No one was. In fact, there’s no such thing as being born with a green thumb. It all comes from learning and doing.
Fear not! Get Busy Gardening® is committed to bringing you the latest and greatest techniques for gardening, that are sure to leave you with the luscious green space you desire.
Welcome To Get Busy Gardening!
This is not your average gardening website, riddled with expensive solutions and words that will have you grabbing the dictionary instead of your gardening tools.
Gardening expert Amy Andrychowicz started this website back in 2009 to help new gardeners learn the ropes with simple guides and how-tos that are easy to understand. That same passion and dedication holds true to this day.
Practical, Budget-Friendly Solutions
We pride ourselves in taking an unbiased, honest approach to gardening that gives our readers practical, budget friendly solutions to growing their own garden.
Whether you’re a brand new homeowner who’s gardening for the first time, a beginner wanting to learn the ropes, or an advanced gardener looking to learn something new – you’ll find exactly what you need here.
Inspiration & Ideas
Whether you’d like to learn about growing your own food, having beautiful flower gardens, displaying amazing houseplants, or saving money by growing your own seeds – we’ll give you the inspiration and ideas to help you accomplish your goals.
Gardening doesn’t have to be expensive, or even frustrating. Our easy to follow DIY projects and practical garden care tips will give you magazine-style results, minus the headache and stress. Be sure to also check out our gardening books and eBooks on a variety of topics.
Garden To Table Recipes
Once you master the art of growing your own vegetables, herbs, and fruits, you’ll probably also want to learn how to use it up or save it for later.
That’s why you’ll find tons of garden-to-table recipes your family will love, along with lots of other ways to utilize your homegrown food that you may not have thought of trying.
Learning all about canning, freezing, dehydrating, or storing your crops for later is essential for gardeners, and you’ll find it all on our food preservation page.
Join In The Fun
Get Busy Gardening has something to offer everyone, wherever you fit into the gardening world. Read the articles, leave a comment, ask questions, and join in on the fun! This is a community environment for all to grow and flourish; while your gardens do the same.
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About Amy Andrychowicz
Hi, I’m so happy you are here! My name is Amy Andrychowicz and I grew up gardening in Minneapolis, MN, USA growing zone 4b. But now I live and garden in San Diego, CA zone 10b. It’s quite a change, but I’m absolutely thrilled that I get to learn about and gain hands-on experience with growing year-round in a warm climate.
Gardening is my life-long passion; and I love all types, indoor and outdoor; including perennials, annuals, tropicals, vegetables, houseplants, succulents and even water gardening.
I am devoted to helping new gardeners learn through guidance, encouragement, and advice that is easy to understand. I love sharing my knowledge, and I strongly believe that there is no such thing as a brown thumb – anyone can be a gardener if they want to be, it just takes a little practice. 🙂
Amy’s Gardening Philosophy
My philosophy on gardening is that it is a “learning experiment”. I learn by doing, and I experiment with plants and gardening all the time. My goal is to encourage others to do the same.
Whether you are a first time homeowner, gardening newbie, or simply have a mind that is more creative than your budget, I’ve created a place for you to find the ideas and knowledge to help turn your dream garden into a reality.
Order Amy’s Book!
I’m excited to announce that my first published book, “Vertical Vegetables: Simple Projects that Deliver More Yield in Less Space”, is now available for purchase! Be sure to order your copy on Amazon today, or learn more about my Vertical Vegetables book here.
Video Trailer About Amy & Get Busy Gardening!
Learn more about me, and see some of my gardens by watching my short website trailer video (and be sure to follow me on YouTube!)…
Learn even more about Amy here.
