First Time Gardeners, This is for you!
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Plan it out! Step 1
Answer these questions:
What do I want to grow?
How do I want to grow it?
What kind of garden? Hint: field or small plot, raised bed, container, the list goes on. -
Got Water and Sunlight?
Location Location Location
Does your plot, bed or container get plenty of sunlight?
How about water? What’s your source and how are you going to deliver it? -
Build your garden right!
Field Plots should be well fenced.
Study your building materials (wood, cement blocks, metal structures) carefully.
Pick containers that are conducive to what you want to grow. -
Plan it out! Step 2
Protect your garden
Prepare your garden
Plant your garden -
Protecting Your Garden
Get a fence. Read again.
6’ height made from mesh wire is best.
Posts should be approx. 10’ apart built from metal or wood.
Don’t forget access or a gate. -
Prepare Your Garden
Soil must be totally clear of rocks, roots, grass, and weeds.
Till to a depth of 10” to 12”
Use good growing mediums and compost.
Test your soil. -
Plant Your Garden