Vegetable Gardening at Home
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Are you considering planting a garden, perhaps for the first time? If so, you will be happy to know that planning a garden layout or design can be both simple and easy. And fun. (Even for a beginner!) Watch our vegetable gardening videos for more tips. Choose from backyard, indoor, container, raised bed, square foot, vertical or potted garden plans and ideas; whatever suits your space and needs. Let's get started.
Which Vegetable Garden Plan Works for You?
Backyard Garden
Container Gardening
Raised Bed Gardens
Square Foot Garden
Indoor Gardening
No matter your choice, there is plenty of help available to get you started on what can be a very enjoyable and fulfilling experience! What do you need to consider when you are thinking about planting a vegetable garden?
Ask your vegetable garden questions on our Q&A page.
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Where to Plant Your Garden?
The first thing to consider: What space do you have available for your garden? No matter how little space you have, you can always grow fresh herbs, lettuce, radishes, onions and a tomato plant in a few pots on your porch or patio.
If you have a plot of ground to use, you will have more options. Find a sunny spot! Most vegetable plants require a minimum of 6 hours of sunlight per day.
Have a source of water nearby! You may tend to skimp on watering if it is very difficult to do.
You can locate your garden in your yard, or on your porch, deck, balcony, patio, courtyard, roof-top, counter-top, windowsill, or in a border or flower bed. Just be sure to choose a sunny location!
What Kind of Soil is Best for Gardening?
Providing rich, fertile soil for your plants is an important first step in gardening.
Container garden soil should be replaced every year to replace lost plant nourishment, and to eliminate pests and diseases that may find their way into the soil.
Traditional gardens in the yard may need some effort to bring the soil to the proper ph balance and texture to grow healthy vegetables.
Your local gardening store can advise you on ways to correct any soil problems you may encounter. They will have mulch, sand, compost and other additives that you may need to work into your garden soil to get it just right.
Planting a Vegetable Garden from Seeds or Small Transplants
Seeds, or small plants?You will need to decide if you want to plant vegetable seeds, or purchase small plants from the garden store.
Lettuce, onions, radishes, and carrots can easily be planted from seeds, and will need to be planted at 2-3 week intervals through out the early and mid summer, to keep a supply of these fresh delicious vegetables coming all season!
The seed packets for each vegetable you choose, will give you all the information you need for that particular plant.
You will also want to check the dates for your local growing season, as you will need that information to know when to plant your garden.
Some seeds such as tomatoes, and peppers will need to be planted indoors about 2-3 months before the outdoor planting time in order to allow the vegetables to mature in time for the harvest season. Or... Luckily, for your convenience garden-ready plants may also be purchased locally at the proper time for outdoor planting!
Is Organic Gardening Right for You?
Is growing an organic garden a possibility? Find out how easy it is to grow your own organic vegetables.Consider creating your own backyard compost area. Control pests organically, too!
Make a Vegetable Garden Plan!
Planning your garden layout and design before you plant will help you get off to a good start. It's also a lot of fun! In the beginning, it is wise to start with a small basic garden with just a few of your favorites vegetables. You don't want to get overwhelmed, and have a bad experience your first time out! Growing tomatoes, lettuce, radishes, onions, peppers and carrots is very easy even for beginning gardeners. If you haven't yet had a ripe tomato straight from the vine or freshly picked lettuce from the garden, you will be amazed at just how flavorful and delicious they are!
Involve your Family in Planning a Garden!
If you have children, involve them in choosing vegetables and planting your garden. Most kids really love helping in the garden, and will develop skills that will stay with them for their entire life. Gardening teaches many good habits; such as patience and perseverance, and can be a healthy way to reduce stress! Many children who are "picky eaters" will happily eat vegetables that they have cared for in the garden. My six year old granddaughter told me recently that she now likes tomatoes, after she ate a cherry tomato for the first time while helping in the garden last summer!
Growing vegetables can be easy and simple, and no matter where you live or what kind of resources you have available, you can grow fresh delicious produce. You and your family can have fun planning and caring for your garden. So, let's get started!
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Ground Cherries, Growing Ground Cherries, Tomatillos, Husk Tomatoes How to grow ground cherries, tomatillos, or husk tomatoes. Tips and planting information for planting and growing ground cherries, tomatillos or husk tomatoes.
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Growing Green Beans, Planting Green Beans, How to Grow Green Beans Easy plans for growing green beans in your backyard vegetable garden. Learn how to plant green bush or pole beans, and how to care for them for best gardening results.
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Growing Hot Peppers, Growing Cayenne Peppers, Growing Jalapeno Peppers Tips for growing hot peppers in home vegetable gardens. Learn how easy it is to plant, and care for hot peppers and chili peppers for home use.
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Growing Lettuce, Planting Lettuce, and Growing Lettuce Indoors Tips for growing lettuce in hot weather. Grow lettuce varieties including Icberg, Loose Leaf, Romaine, and Butterhead.
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Growing Onions, Planting Onions, and How to Grow Onions Tips and Plans for growing onions, shallots, leeks, and scallions from seed. Also, growing Egyptian and large onions in a vegetable garden.
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Growing Peppers, Growing Hot Peppers, Growing Bell Peppers The best plans for growing peppers, including habanero and jalapeno peppers. Learn how to grow both sweet and hot peppers in your home garden!
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Growing Shallots in a Home Vegetable Garden Layout Growing shallots is a great addition to your vegetable garden plan. Shallots are easy to grow and are a delicious way to add flavor to soups, stews, and stir-fry.
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Growing Spinach, How to Grow Spinach, Planting Spinach The best tips for growing spinach in backyard or container vegetable gardens. Learn how to plant, grow, care for and water spinach plants in your garden.
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Growing Squash, Growing Zucchini, and How to Grow Pumpkins Plans for growing squash including butternut and acorn squash. How to grow winter and summer squash plants.
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Canning Vegetables, How to Can Vegetables Using Pressure Canning Complete tips for canning vegetables at home. How to prepare garden vegetables for canning, canning supplies needed, and how to preserve vegetables using the pressure canning method.
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Growing Blackberries, Planting Blackberries, How to Grow Blackberries Easy tips for growing blackberries in your own garden or backyard. Learn how to plant, care for, and harvest blackberries. Recipe included for making blackberry syrup from your own fresh berries.
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Growing Strawberries, How to Grow Strawberries, Planting Strawberries The best tips for growing strawberries in backyard vegetable gardens. Learn how to plant, care for, and maintain June-Bearing, Everbearing, and Day Neutral strawberry plants when gardening at home.
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Canning Fruit, Water Bath Canning, Preserving Food Learn the best method for canning fruit at home. Tips for how to can fruit from your garden to preserve it for winter use.
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