{"id":13567,"date":"2021-02-08T05:58:48","date_gmt":"2021-02-08T12:58:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dianagregory.com\/?p=13567"},"modified":"2021-02-08T05:59:00","modified_gmt":"2021-02-08T12:59:00","slug":"how-to-grow-a-garden-for-beginners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dianagregory.com\/how-to-grow-a-garden-for-beginners\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Grow a Garden for Beginners"},"content":{"rendered":"\n[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.7.3″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.7.3″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.7.3″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_post_title _builder_version=”4.8.2″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_post_title][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.7.3″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.7.3″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.8.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-7px|||||”]Image by WhiteLightProductionsInc via <\/span>Getty Images<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.8.2″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.8.2″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.8.2″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” text_line_height=”1.8em”]Interested in growing your own food from home? It\u2019s a lot easier than you\u2019d think and cost-effective too. According to a study performed by the National Gardening Association (NGA), a small garden can save you up to $600 annually on produce. Before you get started, there are a few things you\u2019ll have to consider. How much space do you have for a garden? What maintenance is required for the produce you\u2019re interested in growing? What products do you need to sustain your garden? These are all questions I\u2019m going to tackle in this article.<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.8.2″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” text_line_height=”1.8em”]
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  1. Seeds<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\nFirst and foremost, you have to choose what kind of produce you want to harvest. Some of the easiest and highest yielding vegetables for beginners are tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, peas, and squash. If you\u2019re interested in fruits, your best bet would be berries such as raspberries, blackberries, and strawberries.<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.8.2″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” text_line_height=”1.8em”]

    2. Size<\/span>\n\nHow much space you have for a garden determines what produce you can plant. If you have a small garden space, you\u2019ll want to avoid large crops such as pumpkins, and stick to smaller produce such as tomatoes, peppers, and cucumbers.<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.8.2″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” text_line_height=”1.8em”]

    3. Location<\/span>\n\nNext, you have to decide where you\u2019re going to place your garden. You need to take note of which part of your garden gets the most and least amount of sun. Depending on the needs of your produce, that\u2019ll determine where you plant your seeds.<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.8.2″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” text_line_height=”1.8em”]

    4. Tools<\/span>\n\nInvest in some basic gardening tools such as a garden hoe, dirt rake, and garden shovel. Try to avoid plastic tools and opt for real metal tools if your budget allows. Also, don\u2019t forget to grab some fertilizer and garden soil that are best suited for your crops.<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.8.2″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” text_line_height=”1.8em”]

    5. Plant<\/span>\n\nNow that you know where you\u2019re going to plant your garden and have the right tools, it\u2019s time to get your hands dirty. Most seeds come with planting instructions, just make sure you give your seeds plenty of room to grow.<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.8.2″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” text_line_height=”1.8em” custom_padding=”||0px|||”]

    6. Maintenance<\/span>\n\nWhile planting is the easy part, taking care of your produce afterwards requires patience and perseverance. You should check on your plants at least once a day to make sure they\u2019re getting enough water and sunlight. You\u2019ll also need to check for pests and weeds that could hurt your crops. Depending on the produce, it could take weeks or months to yield results, but the satisfaction of harvesting your own crops is worth the labor.<\/span>\n\n <\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.8.2″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” min_height=”410px” custom_padding=”0px|||||” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]

     \n\nSources<\/strong>\n\nBeaulieu, David. \u201c9 Things to Know About Starting a Garden From Scratch.\u201d\u00a0<\/span>The Spruce<\/span><\/i>, 7 Dec. 2020, www.thespruce.com\/how-to-start-a-garden-from-scratch-2132778.\u00a0<\/a><\/span>\n\n<\/span>\n\n<\/span>\n\nHansen, Jolene. \u201cThe Easiest Fruits and Vegetables to Grow for Beginners.\u201d\u00a0<\/span>GardenTech.com<\/span><\/i>, Garden Tech, 5 June 2020, www.gardentech.com\/blog\/gardening-and-healthy-living\/8-easy-to-grow-fruits-and-veggies.\u00a0<\/span>\n\n<\/span>\n\n<\/span>\n\nHuffstetler, Erin. \u201cBest Plants to Grow in a Small Vegetable Garden.\u201d\u00a0<\/span>The Spruce<\/span><\/i>, 6 Nov. 2020, www.thespruce.com\/high-yield-vegetable-plants-for-small-garden-spaces-1388683.\u00a0<\/span>\n\n<\/span>\n\n<\/span>\n\nNational Gardening Association – Research Division.\u00a0<\/span>GardenResearch.com<\/span><\/i>, www.gardenresearch.com\/index.php?q=show&id=3126.\u00a0<\/a><\/span>\n\n<\/span>\n\n<\/span>\n\n

    <\/span>Neverman, Laurie. \u201cHow to Start a Garden \u2013 10 Steps to Gardening for Beginners.\u201d\u00a0<\/span>Common Sense Home<\/span><\/i>, 21 Feb. 2020, commonsensehome.com\/start-a-garden\/.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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