| Have you ever considered starting your own garden? With summer finally here, there’s no better time to do so than now! It can be a daunting task at first but it’s not that bad once you get a start on it. If you’re still debating whether or not to start, consider the following topics to see if caring for a home garden is right for you! Even if you don’t have a yard, you’d be surprised what you can grow in a planter on your balcony.
Benefits of a home vegetable garden
Growing your own vegetables and plants can be a very rewarding and fun experience. Not only does it keep you busy but it can also really help with your health. Consuming more fresh fruits and vegetables is one of the best things you can do to stay healthy. Freshly picked vegetables from a home garden contain the highest vitamin content and you can be certain no harmful chemicals were added. Not only is it healthy for your body, but it’s also great for your wallet. Growing your own food is an excellent way to reduce the cost of your groceries.
What vegetables are beginner-friendly?
Here are a few beginner-friendly vegetables that aren’t too difficult to grow:
· Potatoes. Just simply plant them into the ground or a planter and when leaves start to appear, cover them with soil. You can harvest them a few weeks later.
· Tomatoes. These can be planted anywhere that’ll receive lots of sun. The only thing to watch out for is to be sure to their stalks are supported when they grow out.
· Cucumbers. Sunlight and warm temperatures are basically all they need. Water them regularly and they practically grow themselves.
Here are a few other easy-to-grow vegetables that you could consider including.
Equipment/tools you may need
Here are a few must-have gardening tools that you absolutely cannot live without.
· Hand-held trowel. This is arguably the most versatile and essential tool that you’ll need in your repertoire of gardening tools. The trowel is absolutely needed for everyday gardening tasks such as digging holes and weeds, transplanting seeds, etc.
· Pruning shears. This tool will help you reign in any plants that are getting out of control and harvest fresh produce.
· Watering can or hose. You can’t have a garden if you don’t have water! It’s best to water your garden during cooler temperatures like in the morning or else it might evaporate too quickly. |
by John Siarkas
