How do we start planting our vegetable garden?
Related Discussions
GNATS - How to get rid of them?
Somehow my house and garden got tiny gnats that killed my fuchsia plant and fly everywhere. I have tried ALL the Web recommendations - soap and oil dishes, sand in th... See more
Marigolds growing! Should I pinch the buds?
My marigold plants are growing. I heard that pinching the buds until Autumn will allow them to grow without killing the plant. Is this true?
Growing garlic
Growing our first garlic, should we wait until the leaves are drying out before we pick it? Husband picked first one today along with our first potatoes.
How to keep mice out of your garden?
Hi everyone, I have mice in my garden destroying my vegetables and I have also noticed them in the barn and shed. Please can someone tell me how to prevent them from ... See more
What's the best flower/plant to grow in Texas?
I know that opinions vary, but what's your opinion?!I have great luck w Rosemary plants. Green all year long.
How can I grow vegetables in a plastic wheelbarrow?
I have a plastic beat up wheelbarrow, it leaks from the container where it is screwed to the frame and the wheel is beyond repair. Any suggestions for growing vegetab... See more
Is it OK to eat wild onions that grow in our yards?
I read online that it is, as long as it IS onion growing and not garlic. The article said they'll smell like onions if that's what they are. It didn't mention any dif... See more
This is a helpful site with a lot of good info:
https://www.almanac.com/vegetable-gardening-for-beginners
https://morningchores.com/vegetable-garden-plans/
How is totally up to you which is pretty fantastic and kuddos for choosing veggies.
First decide how you want to start, Direct seed which is after the last frost, starting by seed indoors, which can begin in February or wait and purchase plants from nurseries in the early spring and transplant into beds.
So I'm going to share a few articles I wrote that should be helpful for each of these ideas.
https://www.gardenupgreen.com/2016/02/which-veggie-seeds-begin-indoors.html
Seed Starter Supplies
https://www.gardenupgreen.com/2016/01/starter-seeds-supplies.html
It's on purchasing fall plants but still helpful tips for Spring Shopping
https://www.gardenupgreen.com/2015/09/how-to-purchase-fall-vegetable-plants.html
Here I have some direct seed planting tips
https://www.gardenupgreen.com/2015/04/beginner-gardeners-direct-seed-planting.html
I know that's a lot of links and if you're starting from scratch I highly recommend my book, Startle Garden - It can be found on my site in our shop.
Hope this was helpful and you have a great day!
First, find a spot in your yard that gets full sun. Full sun means six or more hours a day of bright, direct, uninterrupted light. Most vegetable plants need this much light in order to really produce good veggies. Next, get a soil test done at the local garden center or cooperative extension office. It costs about $10 but will save you a lot of money by telling you exactly what you need to add to the soil. You won't waste money adding nutrients the soil doesn't need. Next decide what you want to grow - what vegetables does your family enjoy eating? Grow only what tastes better fresh and what your family will eat. I recommend looking into some free classes at your local cooperative extension or following a blog like Home Garden Joy. Good luck.