Introduction

Hi there! My name is Margie and I want to start a garden in my sister’s backyard. It sounds like a fun and productive thing to do, but she’s being hesitant about it. I don’t know how else to approach her about this project unless someone has some ideas for me. Please send me any advice that might help me convince her that growing your own food is important for families like ours!

Start by telling her you want to be respectful and follow her rules.

Before you approach your sister about the backyard garden, it’s important to be respectful of her rules and boundaries. Asking for permission is a great first step, but she may not want you to grow vegetables in her backyard. She might prefer that you buy your food from stores instead of growing it in her garden plot.

If that happens, then find another way to get fresh vegetables into your diet! Maybe you could join a community garden or start an indoor herb garden at home.

If she does allow you to grow vegetables in her yard, here are some other things you can do:

• Be respectful of her property. Don’t damage anything by digging holes or putting stakes into the ground without asking first. Also don’t plant anything over where heavy equipment has been parked on the property—that could cause damage when they use their equipment again next time!
• Be respectful of her time and energy by doing as much work as possible yourself before contacting them for help (to save both). Then let them know what needs done by sharing pictures via email so that everyone knows what steps have already been taken when they arrive at home from work/school/etcetera later that evening — no one likes surprises when they come home after work like this… especially if those surprises involve having little kids running around who haven’t had dinner yet!

Explain that you’ll be spending a lot of time in the yard, but that you won’t let work get in the way of family time.

If your sister is concerned that you’ll be spending too much time working in the garden, reassure her that you’re not going to let work get in the way of family time. Explain that you love spending time with your sister and her kids, so having your own space will allow both sides to have their own fun without competing for time.

Tell her that the yard will be beautiful and filled with flowers.

• Show her pictures of other gardens, or even if you don’t have a garden yet, show her photos of the flowers in her own yard.
• If you live on a farm, show her photos of farms and the beautiful landscapes they create.
• If your sister has children, ask them to bring in a picture from their school that has flowers in it. This will help your sister understand how much fun children can have with an outdoor space filled with nature’s beauty.
• Show your sister pictures from magazines if there are any available for free advertising for this type of project (you may need to tell her about this).

Let her know you have a plan for where you’re going to build the garden and how it will fit into the architecture of the house.

The best way to approach your sister about your ideas is to show her photos of gardens that are similar to what you have in mind. You could also show her pictures of the house itself, as well as pictures of the yard where she lives. If possible, include a picture or two of plants you would like to grow in the garden so that she can get a feel for what this space will look like when it’s finished.

In addition to these visuals, be sure to provide an explanation as well. Mention anything you think is relevant: why do you want this garden in particular? What are some of your favorite things about gardening? Tell her how many people will use this space (if applicable). Explain how it will affect other areas around the house—such as whether it will need more sunlight or if any walls should be moved outwards slightly in order for them not block too much sun from hitting certain parts during certain times of day.

Assure her that it won’t cost much and that she won’t need to help you with anything.

If your sister is the type who likes to keep her house neat, it’s important for you to assure her that you won’t be adding much clutter. Make sure she knows that you have a budget in mind and that most of the work can be done on your own. Avoid saying things like “I don’t know if I can afford a garden…” or “I’ve never planted anything before but this sounds cool so let’s try it!”

Explain that you only need a few tools and plants, and maybe some help with digging up the small patch of grass near where your shed used to be. Don’t mention how much work there is actually involved in gardening—your sister probably doesn’t want to hear about all those weeds, weeds everywhere!

Remind her that many families grow vegetables in their own backyard gardens.

Remind her that many families grow vegetables in their own backyard gardens.

Your sister will probably be excited about your idea, but it’s important to remember that she may not know all of the benefits that come from growing your own food. That’s okay! You can help educate her on why having a backyard garden is so great for everyone involved:

• The health benefits of eating organic food are well-documented. It can reduce pesticide exposure while increasing nutrient intake, which results in improved energy levels, better sleep quality, and lower risk of chronic disease among other things.
• Growing your own food has environmental benefits too! For example, you’ll save money on gas by not driving to the grocery store as much as you would if there were no garden at all (not including trips for seeds). Additionally, studies show that urban agriculture reduces traffic congestion by producing locally grown produce instead of importing it from across state lines or even countries like China or Mexico with less stringent environmental regulations than ours here in America; this means cleaner air quality at home while reducing greenhouse gas emissions abroad too! Plus the money saved by eliminating these costs adds up quickly over time–especially if one happens not only during warmer months when plants aren’t blooming yet anyway (i’m looking at you tomatoes!). Finally though perhaps most importantly gardening provides an educational opportunity because children who grow up learning how sustainable farming works tend toward healthier lifestyles throughout adulthood.”

It’s more important than ever to grow your own food, so if your sister is hesitant at first, remind her why this is such an important project.

If you don’t have your own backyard, you’re in luck! There are so many benefits to growing a garden and raising chickens.

In addition to saving money on food, having a backyard garden teaches children about where their food comes from. Most children don’t know the difference between organic and non-organic produce or the fact that pesticides are used on conventionally grown foods. When kids see carrots growing in the ground instead of coming out of a plastic bag at the grocery store, it makes them realize that food doesn’t just appear magically on supermarket shelves—it’s produced by hardworking farmers who care deeply about producing healthy foods for us to eat as well as using sustainable methods for farming their crops.

Growing your own vegetables is also great way for families to spend quality time together while learning new skills such as gardening and cooking (which isn’t something most kids do these days).

Conclusion

After all, your sister can only say no if she has a reason for doing so. You’re not asking her to help you build this garden, which means that all of the work will fall on your shoulders alone. You just need to make sure that you don’t overwhelm her with too much information at once or overwhelm her with the idea of having a vegetable garden in the backyard!