For people that love vegetables, gardening is like playing a video game. For some people, it might seem like it’s a lot of work, but it isn’t as hard as it looks. It might be hard a little bit until you start figuring things out. But just like any other profession, once you understand what you’re doing, the fun starts. And this is something that will keep you outside to get more fresh air and sunlight. You’ll enjoy every second of it, especially once you start getting good at it. You’ll be so happy and you’ll be glad to share your knowledge and experience with others.
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Start with What You Love
The best way to start growing vegetables is to grow what you love to eat. Because once you plant the seeds, you’ll start getting excited about it. You’ll take care of them and you’ll enjoy every moment. Not to mention the excitement and pleasure when you see the results of your work on the table. It’s most likely one of the best feelings you can think of. And for people that love gardening, it’s like a piece of art that they’ve created using the power of nature. And you’ll start having that same feeling as well.
Make it Easy
If you don’t have an idea what to start with, make it easy for yourself. You can research and see what are vegetables that are easy to start with. And you can find a ton of useful information on the internet. Some vegetables are easier to take care of than others are. But again, you also need to pay attention to when you’re planting them. The period of the year plays an important role when it comes to planting your vegetables. So make sure to research that as well. And if you don’t know where to start, here are a few examples of vegetables that are easy to start with:
- Bush Tomatoes
- Salads
- Peas
- Radishes
- Potatoes
- Cayenne Pepper
- Beetroot
Plan Your Work
Make a plan for every move you’re about to make. It will be a lot easier for you in the long run so you can always finish everything on time. You want to know what you want your vegetable garden to look like and what the layout is going to be. You also want to research and find out everything you can about these vegetables. Some vegetables don’t like being next to each other. Others like to have space, so you also need to know how much space you need to make for them. You definitely don’t want to plant them too close to each other so that they can’t grow. These are all little things that you should think about but they all make a big difference.
Find an Ideal Spot for Your Vegetables
Do you have an outside door in your kitchen? Well, maybe you want to start growing some vegetables next to the kitchen. You can slowly expand from there later on. Or if you have an extra space in your backyard that you don’t use, even better. You have a nice starting point. Wherever you choose to do it, be sure to check the soil out first. If the soil is good, you’re good to go. And it’s not a hard thing to do. But think about the garden design as well before you start planting anything in it. You want to have a somewhat clear idea of what it’s going to look like and where you’re going to expand.
Start Small
Don’t overthink in the beginning if you’re just starting. Start small and make it interesting enough so you don’t quit. Don’t plant a ton of different plants or whatever because you’ll make everything more complicated. Start small instead and slowly expand. If you love lilies, start by planting some lily seeds. Then slowly expand from there and plant some more flowers that you like. Or if you want to start a vegetable garden, start by planting what you love eating the most. If you like spring onions and you eat them a lot, start planting spring onions.
Dedicate a specific amount of space for spring onions and do the work. When you have a plan on where you want to expand, you’ll know where to go and what to plant next. So if you want to plant some more spring onions or some other vegetables, you’ll know where to do it. And you’ll have an experience because you’ve already done it once.
Isolate the Garden
Isolate the garden by using some wires to create a fence around the vegetables. This will prevent any kinds of animals from eating your vegetables. Although, it’s not perfect protection and some animals can still get through it. But it’s better than nothing, and it will serve you well until you find a better solution. You don’t want to have a ton of rabbits coming early in the morning and eating your salad. They can sense when the garden area is peaceful so that they can come and have their meal. You want to prevent them from doing that and any other kinds of animals that might come.
You might think that there are no animals like that in the area you live in. But even if you live in the suburbs downtown, you never know what kind of animals are there. Even a couple of raccoons can make serious damage to your garden. So you want to take a few steps in advance just in case. It’s much better to do it and have no animals showing up than it is otherwise.
Check the Soil
You want to inspect your soil before you start planting. Some areas might not be that good for planting seeds and it might not work. This can happen if the ground doesn’t have enough nutrients so that plants don’t have the right environment to grow. This is something that may cause problems without you even being aware of it. So before you start planting, make sure to inspect the soil and see if it’s good enough. Sometimes, even adding some compost might solve the problem. And it’s not even that hard to start making some by yourself. But even if you don’t have time and don’t know how to do it, it’s very affordable to get some.
Get the Right Seeds
Getting the right seeds can be a game-changer. You want to research and find out where your seeds are coming from. Research as much as you can and find out everything about the manufacturer. You won’t have to do it every single time because you’ll find out who the good ones are. And once you find out who you can trust when it comes to getting seeds, it becomes much easier. Be cautious and always check if the seeds are organic. Because, if the seeds are organic, you’ll be able to produce your own seeds later on. This will make the entire process much more affordable and easier for you. Once you start producing your own seeds and growing food out of them, it’s like printing your own money.
Start Planting
Once you have the right seeds, you’re ready to go. If your soil is also ready, the fun is about to start. Planting seeds is a beautiful process that everyone loves doing. Deep inside, you know you’re doing work that produces benefits to you and your family. Or to someone else that you might sell your goods to later on. And once you see the results of your work, the pleasure becomes even bigger. The winter becomes boring because you can’t wait for the summer to start planting again. Once you see the results, even the smallest ones, you’ll naturally want to work more around the garden. You’ll feel like a little kid who just got his new video game.
Water Your Vegetables
Water your vegetables regularly. You want to be cautious about this and never forget to do it because you don’t want them to dry. But here’s what’s interesting about it. Once you start noticing the results, you’ll naturally want to work more around the garden. And once you start feeling like that about it, it will become something that relaxes you. Taking the hose and doing some watering will be something you’ll do for fun and relaxation at the same time. You won’t even have to put the reminder for it. You’ll naturally want to do it and you’ll think about it. And once you start expanding your garden, you’ll build a water system to make the entire process easier.
Take Care of the Weeds
Besides forgetting to water your plants and making them dry, this is your worst enemy. You want to remove the weeds every time you see them. Get some good garden gloves because some of these weeds can cause trouble to your skin. But even then, get some skincare cream that you’ll use after the work is done. Never allow them to stick around your plants for too long. Some people use pesticides to get rid of them, but that may damage the vegetables as well. And you don’t want to ruin the soil. So it’s much better to do it manually by yourself.