Good Gardening Begins At Home
For every $50 spent in seeds and fertilizer, a home gardener can grow $1200 worth of produce. Now do we have your attention? Whether saving money or sanity, now is the perfect time start growing vegetables in a home garden. Planning before planting is the key. Here are some good general pointers.
Start by deciding what you want to plant. Research which crops grow best in your area and soil. Get a sense for how much room each crop will need, as well as its growing cycle. Then determine the preferred size and dimension by diagramming it on paper. Next decide on the best location. Ideally you’ll want an area with lots of sun, effective drainage and good soil that’s close to your home. Prepare to dig ditches for good drainage, fence in your garden to keep out animals and take precautions to keep rodents away. Plow the soil well in advance of planting and develop a fertilizing plan. You don’t need many tools for a small garden, but make sure they are of good quality. It’ll make the job a lot more enjoyable..
It’s a good idea to check with local agencies for advice specific to your area. The Department of Agriculture is a good resource as well.