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How to Start Your First Vegetable Garden
Armed with a list of beginner-friendly vegetables, it’s time to start growing! Turn your dreams of enjoying homegrown produce into reality with these simple steps:
When to Start
Consult your last spring frost date and count backwards 6-8 weeks to determine when to start seeds indoors or directly sow into your garden soil. This gives most veggies a head start on growth and maturity.
What You Need
Starting small scale, all you need are:
- Small garden plot/containers
- Seeds
- Gardening tools like trowels, shovels and hoes
- Watering can or hose
Start Simple
It’s tempting to grow every vegetable under the sun as an overeager beginner, but start modestly with just a few easy crops. Get these right first and it builds your gardening confidence and knowledge for taking on more.
Relax and have fun experimenting! Gardening is a skill gained through hands-on practice. Don’t put pressure on yourself to know everything up front.
