Start a Vegetable Garden
Spring, Summer, or Fall – now is the time to learn how to start a vegetable garden. Follow along with Fine Gardening editor, Steve Aitken, and Senior Editor, Danielle Sherry, as they walk you through the steps of starting a vegetable garden.
Videos (below) in this series:
1. Selecting a Site
2. Testing Your Soil
3. Removing Sod and Vegetation
4. Building Raised Beds
5. Starting Seeds Indoors
6. Direct Sowing Vegetable Seeds
7. Planting Out
More information:
How to Plan a Vegetable Garden
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How-ToSelecting a Site
The sunnier the spot the better for a vegetable garden because sun is the most important ingredient for growing hearty vegetables. -
Kitchen GardeningTesting Your Soil
Learn how to test your soil and find out what you are working with and what amendments you may need to apply before you get going. -
Kitchen GardeningRemoving Sod and Vegetation
Clear the way! Learn best practices for preparing your site for vegetables. -
Kitchen GardeningBuilding Raised Beds
Raised beds are great, especially if you live in a location with less than optimal soil or obstructions like rocks. Step by step instructions for making your own raised beds. -
How-ToStarting Seeds Indoors
Start your seeds indoors while it's still chilly out. Learn how to begin your seeds so you'll be ready to plan after last frost. -
Kitchen GardeningDirect Sowing Vegetable Seeds
Some seeds do better direct sown into the ground. Learn what varieties do well with this method and how to direct sow for success. -
Kitchen GardeningPlanting Your Vegetable Garden
Get those seedlings in the ground! After last frost has gone, it's time to move your plants to their new home.
