There are many reasons why people decide to garden. Some do it as a hobby, others want to grow their own food and some want to produce food for sale. Whatever your reason for gardening there are a few things you need to consider when you start.
1. Space – The first thing you need to consider is how much space you have available. Do you have a large yard or garden? If so you will probably be able to grow quite a bit of food. If not you may have to think about growing in containers or in small spaces.
2. Water – You will also need to think about where you will be getting your water from. You will need to make sure that your soil has good drainage so that the water can run off. You will also need to be sure that you have enough water to supply all of your plants.
3. Soil – You will need to decide what type of soil you will be using. Some soils require more care than others. If you are planting vegetables you will need to know what type of nutrients they require. For example carrots will require a different kind of soil than tomatoes.
4. Time – How much time you have to spend gardening. If you have a lot of time you can plant a lot of different types of crops. However if you only have a little time you may need to concentrate on a few crops.
5. Cost – The final thing you need to consider is cost. There are many different ways to go about growing your own food. You can use an outdoor garden or indoor containers. You can buy seeds or you can buy plants. You can grow your own organic food or you can buy it. There are many different ways that you can go about growing your own food and you will need to decide which method is best for you.
Hopefully these tips will help you get started with vegetable gardening. As always if you have any questions please feel free to contact me.
