Homestretch Farming

    Written by Peter Otieno                     Have you ever sat back and thought, what are some of the things that push, motivate or guide me as I practice gardening? or what is that force that drives me in gardening? Do not worry if you haven't figured them out. In this post I summarize them as the 5 things you need to learn in gardening. I call them valuable lessons or principles as they have a great impact towards creating a successful garden. In gardening, growth takes time and many farmers and gardeners can attest to this fact. Its quite a process for plants to grow from seed to harvest, be it in two weeks, three months or even three years. Therefore these lesson will resonate with you, either as a beginner or experienced gardener. Here is my list. 1. Patience - Whatever plant you want to add on your garden, you need to be patient as it will take time for it to mature. When you look at this principle, it does boils down to the type of garden you are involved in or want to s