Start a Vegetable Garden
Growing your own food doesn’t have to be complicated. Whether you have a large garden, a small plot or just a few containers, the guides on this page will help you plan your vegetable garden, prepare the soil, choose what to grow and get your first crops off to a good start.
New to vegetable gardening? Start at the beginning and work your way through the steps below.
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Your First Vegetable Garden
You don’t need to learn everything about gardening at once. Start with the basics, work through these steps in order, and follow the links whenever you want to explore a topic in more detail.
Plan Your First Vegetable Garden
Before you start sowing, take some time to plan the basics. Find the right place for your garden, decide how you want to grow and create a setup that works for your space, time and experience.
How to Start a Vegetable Garden →
How to Make a Vegetable Patch →
Know Your Garden Soil →
Plan Your Vegetable Garden →
Make the Most of a Small Garden →
Build Your Own Greenhouse →
Start Composting →
Avoid These Vegetable Gardening Mistakes →
Choose What To Grow
A successful vegetable garden starts with crops that suit your conditions and the way you want to garden. Explore beginner-friendly vegetables, plan what to grow together and make the most of the space you have.
Easy Vegetables for Beginners →
Companion Planting for Beginners →
Plan Your Crop Rotation →
Grow More in a Small Garden →