How do I plant a garden, this is my first so?
Question by Lon: How do I plant a garden, this is my first so?
I don’t even know how to start, tools, I need or even what to do. So can someone please help me out.
I going to use a part of my backyard thats a decent size about 10×10 it gets light in the morning and shade in the p.m like 3 or so. What should I plant also?
Can you help? Leave your own answer in the comments!
4 Responses to How do I plant a garden, this is my first so?
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dirt, shovel, water, plants. dig hole, put plant in, water it.
Unknown
June 18, 2013 at 2:11 am
HI…well first off are you going vegy garden or flowers or mix the two together? The first thing to start with is paper and pencil. Then go the the Library and borrow a few books (free that way). You will need some tools but start of small, Spade (rounded), trowel, fork,rake (not leaf rake) gloves. Are you going to start from scratch ie remove the grass? if so you might want to do that this year and cover the whole area in heavy plastic/thick newspaper to kill the grass roots that WILL invade your new garden. I know it sound like a let down but getting rid of grass with out weed killer is a fight. Will you are waiting for the grass to dye you can plan and learn, maybe even join a local garden club and get lots of help. I can’t possible tell you everything here however if you want more help I would be glad to talk to you one on one. Please drop by my blog and leave a comment or if you can figure out how to contact me through ‘Y answers’ please do so and I’d be glad to help.
Hope this helps,
Wendy
mygreenspiderweb
BLUE
June 18, 2013 at 2:41 am
Youre gonna’ love growing your own food and saving money and if you have kids it’s ideal for teaching the value of the first American settlers and what they had to endure. We always plant what we like to eat like watermelon. cantaloupe, broccoli, lettuce (several kinds) and my favorite artichokes, tomatoes, green beans, cucumbers lots of stuff and I made a raised bed garden for easier care.
PS the morning sun is always the best sun and you probably have plenty of sun time for your garden. Gardening is easy once you get the hang of it.
Knowing some of the answers to these questions will help you decide
what to plant .
Your hardiness zone/click on your state
http://www.usna.usda.gov/Hardzone/ushzmap.html
Frost Zones by State (just click on your state and see the nearest city where you live.) [In Missouri we have had late frost up until the end of May.]
Select a state:
(Please note that this is not an all inclusive listing of every city. You may be able to find it in the original NOAA report.)
http://www.victoryseeds.com/frost/
There is no one simple explanation except for the 3 P’s
Planning, Preparing and Planting.
Use the link below for some general information and bookmark for future use.
http://www.thegardenhelper.com/vegetables.html
Vegetable Companion Planting
http://www.gardenguides.com/how-to/tipstechniques/vegetables/vcomp.asp
……………….Some Videos on how to start………………
http://organic-gardeningblog.com/uncategorized/youtube-how-to-plant-a-vegetable-garden-ideas-for-designing/590/
http://www.truveo.com/How-to-Plot-and-Make-Vegetable-Garden-Beds/id/1340945842
http://www.pinotblogger.com/2009/01/07/how-to-build-and-plant-a-vegetable-garden/
http://www.truveo.com/how-to-grow-your-own-vegetable-garden/id/2305843012384018676
Edited: Consider planting marigolds and (nasturtiums by the cucumbers) That’s what my grandma taught me and to also plant flowers through out the garden to attract bees for pollinating. Put a collar around your tomatoes to keep cut worms off.Scroll down to see photo:Use cutworm collars as needed~~~~~~Lots of info in the link.
http://www.weekendgardener.net/vegetable-gardening-tips/growing-tomatoes-070707.htm
Cooperative Extensions for each state…just click on your state and you have access to all the information available for better growing in your state and email access to a Master Gardner “All for Free”
http://www.greenhousecatalog.com/cooperative_extensions_for_each_state.php
Home recipies for insect control/scroll down page
Spray aphids with 3 tablespoons grated Fels Naptha Soap dissolved in 1 gallon of hot water. Mix well and let cool. Spray as needed.
Insect Control:
http://www.soapsgonebuy.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=D1001&Show=ExtInfo
grannygrunt28391
June 18, 2013 at 3:23 am
New Dimension Seed Garden Tips
Garden Guide:
Growing a vegetable garden is fun and rewarding. The following guide contains a few simple rules that will help you grow a bountiful garden.
(1) Prepare your soil: Amend your soil by adding compost or other organic materials. Apply an all-purpose fertilizer a few days before planting your garden. Make your garden loose and fertile, this will provide the most favorable conditions for your vegetables to grow.
(2) Divide your garden into planting units:
Divide your garden into 3 feet wide and 6 feet or longer planting units. Leave a 2 feet wide pathway between the units. This will allow you to manage your garden with ease. Group vegetables with similar needs in the same planting unit. See other side for details.
(3) Sow/transplant your vegetables at the proper time:
Vegetables grow best under their optimum growing climate. It is important to sow or transplant your vegetables at the right time. If you would like to extend your harvest by planting early or keep the vegetables in the ground beyond the season permits, take proper measures to protect your plants.
(4) Allow ample space for each plant to grow: The amount of space each type of vegetable need is determined by the size of the plant, the extent of its root structure and its nutrient requirements. Thinning is necessary to produce high quality vegetables. Think “less is more”. Over crowding will result in inferior vegetables and may reduce yield.
(5) Grow your garden vertically: Trellis vine plants will allow efficient use of garden space. It will also yield higher quality vegetables and make harvesting easier. Construct trellis with 20′ long re-bars. Bend the re-bars into a “U” shape with the dimensions 7′-6′-7′. Place the bent re-bar in the soil 10 inch deep. Run a heavy horizontal string 6 inch above ground, then vertical strings up and down to cover the entire length of the re-bar. The re-bars can support a variety of crops such as peas, pole beans, cucumbers and melons etc..
(6) Keep your garden clean and the weeds under control: Remove thick leaves on the bottom of the plants as the season progresses. This will allow airflow and reduce the occurrence of pest and disease. Remove weeds when they are small and easy to get rid of. Keep a watchful eye on pest and disease; take measures when the first signs of problem appear. If you choose to use pesticides, follow the labels carefully.
(7) Water and Fertilize as the vegetables grow: Watering is important. Use deep and infrequent watering technique rather than daily shallow watering. Apply fertilizer as the plants grow. Nitrogen (N) is for leafy growth, phosphate (P) is for strong stem growth, and potassium (K) is for improving quality of the fruit.
(8) Harvest your vegetables in time: Harvest vegetables at the proper stage of maturity will give you the best tasting vegetables. Store your vegetables properly if not used immediately. For more information on how to prepare and preserve vegetables, please visit our website at http://www.newdimensionseed.com.
(9) Extend your garden season: Plant succession crops when appropriate. Many vegetables mature quickly and should be planted in succession. Baby bok choys, radishes and lettuce are good candidates for successive planting. In many areas, planting a fall garden can extend the garden season even longer.
(10) Plan ahead for a fall garden: Many vegetables can be planted for fall harvesting. Get your fall vegetable seedlings started ahead of time and timely removal of the spent spring crops is the key to have a successful fall garden. Please visit our website for more information on growing a fall garden.
Garden Planning:
After preparing the soil and dividing your garden into planting units, use the
following information to plan your garden. Plant one or more vegetables in each planting unit.
Unit 1. Cold tolerant vegetables: Sow Peas, radish and spinach as soon as the ground it workable. You may start seeds indoors and transplant them to the garden for an earlier harvest. Plant or transplant baby bok choys and lettuce as soon as the spring frost ends. Vegetables in this group include: Early Tender Snow Pea, Sweet Xing Snap Pea, Crimson Lady Finger Radish, China Jade Baby Bok Choy, Polar Ice Lettuce and Red Flamingo Lettuce.
Unit 2. Semi-Cold tolerant vegetables: These vegetables can be sown or transplant to garden at around the time when the spring frost ends. Vegetables in this group include: Candle Stick Gai Lan, White Globe Kohlrabi, Green Queen Kohlrabi and Spring Queen Chinese Cabbage.
Unit 3. Cucurbits: Cucurbits includes squashes, cucumbers and melons. They are frost tender. Be sure to plant/transplant them in your garden after all danger of spring frost ends. Sow directly when temperature reaches 60-65° F. You can sow the seeds earlier if you provide additional protection by using floating row covers or plastic sheets. Seeds can also be started indoors 3-4 weeks before transplantin
June B
June 18, 2013 at 4:10 am