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Simple steps to start a garden in Michigan + the Midwest

Published 1 day ago • 1 min read

Laura Lawrence

Hi Reader

If you’ve been thinking about starting a garden this year—you’re in the right place.

Gardening in the Midwest (especially here in Michigan 🌿) is not the same as what you see online from warmer climates. Timing, soil, and weather matter a lot more than most people realize.

That’s why I put together a simple, practical guide:

👉 How to Start a Garden in the Midwest​
​https://foodprood.com/how-to-start-a-garden-midwest/​

Inside, you’ll learn:

  • When to actually plant in our zone (so you don’t plant too early)
  • Easy beginner garden setup steps
  • What grows best in our climate
  • How to avoid the most common mistakes Midwest gardeners make
  • Simple ways to start small and succeed your first year

Whether you’re in a backyard, raised beds, or just starting with a small space—you can do this.

And if you want more support, I also share step-by-step growing systems inside my book and membership so you’re never guessing what to do next.

Let’s make this your year to grow real food. 🌱

Warmly,
– Laura
​Homesteader | Author | Teacher

​www.foodprood.com​

"Laura is amazing....and explains everything so you can understand and is friendly and helpful....5 Star Review! Check out her book it's amazing!"

 

Laura Lawrence - Food Prood

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Food Prood - Laura Lawrence

Learning Old Fashioned Ways in a Modern World

Hi, I’m a homesteader in Northern Michigan with nearly 30 years of hands-on experience in self-sufficiency, natural living, and traditional skills. Over the years, I’ve built a life rooted in growing, making, and doing — and I love sharing what we do and how we do it to help others create their own empowered path.

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