Introduction

Gardening is a lot like life. The options are endless, the rewards are many, and if you’re lucky, you’ll get to enjoy some beautiful moments of serenity along the way. That said, there are several garden types that people tend to identify with and prefer over others, depending on their lifestyle, personality or growing space. So which kind of gardener would you be?

The Edible Gardener

You are a gardener who grows food. You do it for yourself, you do it for your family, and maybe you also do it to sell at farmers’ markets or in your own backyard garden stand. Maybe you grow flowers as well as vegetables and fruits.

You love the idea of growing your own food because there is nothing like the taste of fresh herbs grown in your own backyard! You can’t get enough of the flavor!

The Flower Gardener

If your passion is flowers, you have a variety of options. You can start with an herb garden and work your way up to a full flower bed. Or maybe you’re interested in growing some tropical flowers indoors. Whatever your style, there are many ways to get started!

If you want to grow flowers for yourself, then there are plenty of plants that will be happy in any climate. Tulips, roses and sunflowers are all popular choices for the beginner’s flower garden because they’re easy-care plants that will last year after year when properly cared for. This means making sure they receive enough sunlight each day (six hours at least) along with water when needed (once every two weeks). If conditions change over time–such as winter weather setting in–you’ll need to adjust accordingly until temperatures rise again next summertime!

If instead your goal is more about beautifying other areas around town beyond just one’s own property line…

The Organic Gardener

• The organic gardener is always looking for ways to improve the health of their soil.
• They know that healthy soil is a prerequisite for healthy plants, and in turn a healthy garden.
• Organic gardening means cultivating gardens without synthetic fertilizers or pesticides, which helps reduce environmental pollution by keeping toxins out of groundwater, lakes and rivers.

The Design-Savvy Gardener

You are a design-savvy gardener. You love the thrill of creating something beautiful, and you’re not afraid to experiment with shapes, textures, and colors. If you’ve ever made your own planter out of an old tire or transformed a patch of dirt into a gorgeous garden by using only plants that were native to the area, then chances are you’re one of these unique individuals.

The Container Gardener

Container gardening is a great way to get started with gardening. It’s also a great option for those who have small spaces and limited time to garden, or just want to grow food in their backyard without having to till the soil every year.

Container gardens can be as simple or elaborate as you make them: some people use old planters they find at flea markets and yard sales; others build custom containers from wood, metal or plastic (like a 5-gallon bucket). The design possibilities are endless!

The Permaculture Designer

You know that feeling when you’re so focused on the task at hand, it seems like time just disappears? That’s how I feel when I’m designing my garden. It’s all about finding the right balance between plants and animals, making sure there are enough of each to keep things going smoothly. And when I get it right, everything goes according to plan—the bees pollinate my herbs and vegetables; the slugs eat up the weeds; and even though it can be challenging sometimes, it feels like things are working out exactly as they should be!

Permaculture is a system of ecological design principles centered around simulating or directly utilizing the patterns and features observed in natural ecosystems. Permaculture designers focus on harmonious relationships between all components within their environment including plants (crops), animals (domesticated or wild), fungi (mycelium) and microbes that inhabit soil.

Permaculture was developed by Bill Mollison in Tasmania during the 1970s as an approach for sustainable living through small-scale intensive agriculture in rural environments – hence its name: ‘permanent agriculture’.

There is so much to gardening and plenty of options to choose from!

There is so much to gardening and plenty of options to choose from! People often think that a gardener has to be in their 70s or 80s, but the truth is that anyone can enjoy gardening. The secret is finding what works best for you.

Whether you’re building your first garden bed or trying out some new plants in your existing landscape, there are many ways to get started. Gardening can be as simple or as complex as you want it to be—and if you don’t know where to start, we’re here with some helpful tips!

Conclusion

I hope this article has given you some ideas to help you decide what kind of gardener you want to be. And remember, there is no right or wrong way to garden! As long as you have fun and enjoy yourself, it’s all good.