How to Grow a Garden

Before you can map out your vegetable garden, you will need to decide whether you will grow them indoors in pots and containers, or outside in an in-ground plot, in raised beds or large containers. There are trade offs for each, that can help you determine which you will ultimately prefer. The type of soil and its preparation, watering methods, the control of pests and diseases, and the varying degrees of labor necessary to maintain your garden. Continue reading...

The first few posts were giving a run down of some basic information for growing a garden of any type and some things you need to know before you start digging in the dirt and plopping seeds into the ground. Next we will take a brief step back and concentrate on vegetable gardening to start off. Continue reading...

Watering garden plants can be a bit mystifying at times. How much is too much, and how much is not enough? In this article I will cover some things on watering garden plants effectively, so that your garden thrives. Continue reading...

Sowing seeds is an essential step in your gardening process. If you don’t sow your seeds properly, you won’t HAVE a garden. It is as simple as that, so learning to sow seeds properly will benefit you in the long run. Continue reading...

Everyone knows that to create a thriving garden, nutrient rich garden soil is the keys to the kingdom. Whether you are trying to grow flowers, veggies, herbs or trees, if the soil can’t feed the plant, the plant will not grow. Continue reading...

Now that we have covered garden planning a bit, and have chosen what kind of garden we’d like to plant, now we need to choose what kind of flowers or veggies we want to grow. If you are choosing to grow a garden for pleasure, and not food, there are some basics you should definitely cover. Continue reading...

Tending a garden can be an enjoyable past time for many folks, as well as a relaxing hobby. However, no project should be started with out proper garden planning first. Garden planning is a bit like an artist painting a picture. You map out what you want in your mind, and then go about making it a reality. When the reality is complete, often times it expresses your own personality and flair, just like any other art form. Continue reading...

Having your own garden at home sets a relaxing ambiance for your entire household. Although having a garden presents an uphill struggle with a lot of requirements to meet, the effects are incredibly rewarding. Gardens are pleasurable to watch as the budding flowers grow into full blossom in spring and as the seedlings turn into a new leaf. No matter what type of garden you plan to build, here are some steps that can help you learn how to start a garden: Continue reading...

Hello! Welcome to my little corner of the web.  Here at my site I plan to share information about planting and growing gardens of all kinds – flowers, vegetables, herbs, square foot gardens, gardens in window sills, and in containers for your porch or even your kitchen.  I hope you enjoy what I have to share and that you learn a lot about gardening and growing your own flowers and vegetables.  Growing your own vegetables in these tough economic times can save you quite a bit of money on groceries, not to mention gas – because they’ll be right in your back yard! Continue reading...