subject: So you want to grow a vegetable garden! [print this page] So you want to grow a vegetable garden! So you want to grow a vegetable garden!
Many people today are doing research on how they can grow their own vegetables. Perhaps that is why you found this article. If this is your first time looking into growing your own garden, I have to give you a few words of caution. It can be highly addictive. There is nothing like plucking a tomato straight from the vine and eating it right their in your garden, or digging some new potatoes fresh from the ground, boiling them up and seasoning them with some butter and salt the same day they came from your garden. Not only do you have the piece of mind of knowing exactly what you and your family are eating, there is a great sense of satisfaction that comes from a person starting something from seed and nurturing it to maturity.
So now your saying to yourself, I am ready to start growing a garden, but where do I begin? Well the possibilities are endless. There are some things you need to establish. The first thing being how much time you can devote to your garden. The larger the garden the more time needed to maintain it. Something else to consider is how much space you can devote to your garden. You would be surprised at how you can turn a relatively small garden area into a very nice harvest. If you don't have a lot of time to dedicate to growing a garden remember, small can be beautiful! If you live in an apartment you may say to yourself growing a garden is out of the question, but have you ever considered container gardening on your balcony or patio. Perhaps you could do some indoor gardening using a grow tent with a little hydroponics. Whatever your situation is don't let fear of the unknown cripple you from growing a garden. Dig in and do a little research. The web has a wealth of resources and tips that will help you develop that green thumb you have always wanted.
