Welcome, beginner gardener, this page is for you!  Learn the basics of what you need to know to have a thriving garden…. Whether you’re completely new, or wisely want to get a better understanding of the foundations of gardening.
Learn how to fix a brown thumb, choose the right soil, choose fertilizer to feed your plants, or start your first garden.
Find out the easiest type of garden for beginners, or learn what you need to grow veggies in pots if you prefer. Figure out why your garden isn’t producing well, or make sure you’re not making any common watering mistakes.
You can also check out how I set up my garden to be hands-off and do the work for me!
Planting your veggie garden directly in the ground may seem like the “normal” way to do things, but it does have drawbacks. Compared to raised beds, it will likely take more time and patience to get things growing well (watch out for gophers!) but here’s some tips to get you off on the right foot.
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