The hardest part of starting gardening is getting over the fear that your first attempt might be a total disaster. I won’t lie, it might be.
But if you start small and follow a few basic gardening rules, you should have good results in your first season. And as you learn, you’ll get better at gardening quickly.
Below we’ve included links to our posts that discuss the basics of gardening to get you ahead of the game and out of the gate fast. Use these resources and in no time at all you’ll be planting, growing, and harvesting delicious vegetables and beautiful flowers.
Gardening Basics:
See these post for gardening tips and techniques:
How to Read a Plant Tag
An explanation of what all of those terms on plant tags and seed packets really mean.
6 Tips for Growing Gardens In Urban Landscapes
Growing a garden in an urban landscape is possible — you just need to know what planting zone you’re in. and which plants are best suited for your area.
Tips For Starting Your First Organic Vegetable Garden
For beginners, starting your first vegetable garden can be intimidating. But fear not – follow these simple tips and you’ll be off to a great start.
Do You Know Your First Frost and Last Frost Dates?
Learn when your first frost date and last frost date is. Knowing these dates helps you avoid killing or damaging seedlings and new plantings.
When to Plant Spring Flowering Bulbs
Spring bulbs, also known as hardy bulbs, create some of the showiest flower blooms in the garden from late winter to early summer.
A 3-Minute Composting Primer
Composting is an essential part of organic gardening. It’s the ultimate recycling of all those grass clippings, food waste, and yard waste. It also adds organic matter to your soil…
How To Read Seed Catalogs
Seed catalogs are full of abbreviations and symbols. Dr Leonard Perry explains what it all means.
What do the NPK Numbers Mean on a Bag of Fertilizer?
Bags of garden fertilizer have three numbers on the label in bold: NPK. This is referred to as the fertilizer analysis or “grade”.
What’s the Difference Between Annual and Perennial Plants?
Annual or perennial refers to how long your plant’s lifecycle is. Yet, some plants can be grown as perennials in warm areas and only as annuals in cold areas.
How to Grow Spring Flowers in Containers
Enjoy spring flowers up close every year by planting them in containers. It’s perfect for gardeners with mobility problems or limited space in urban areas.
Crop Rotation Basics For Your Vegetable Garden
Crop rotation is key to successful home gardening to avoid pests and disease. Includes a sample plan for crop rotation and a chart of plant families.
12 Easy Vegetables For Your First Garden
If you’re just starting gardening, or if you’ve been gardening a while but are short on time this year, consider this list of twelve easy-to-grow vegetables.