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-To
Selecting a Site
The sunnier the spot the better for a vegetable garden because sun is the most important ingredient for growing hearty vegetables. -
Kitchen Gardening
Testing 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 Gardening
Removing Sod and Vegetation
Clear the way! Learn best practices for preparing your site for vegetables. -
Kitchen Gardening
Building 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-To
Starting 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 Gardening
Direct 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 Gardening
Planting 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.