If you've been thinking about starting a garden, already have your hands in the soil, or are returning to gardening, now's a great time to jump in. While there's never a "perfect" time to begin gardening, the key is simply to start. Now more than ever is an opportune moment. I've shared plenty about the basics of starting a garden, and today, I'm going to consolidate everything we've discussed into a straightforward guide for your gardening journey.
In today’s post, we'll go through the most importants steps of starting a garden:
My Personal Gardening Philosophy
Choosing the Right Location for Your Garden
Planning Your Garden
The Importance of Compost
Starting Seeds and Transplanting
Using Mulch Effectively
Watering Your Garden
Managing Pests and Diseases
The Value of Patience and Embracing Disorder
First, I wanted to share a little before (summer 2020) and after (pictured spring 2023 and summer 2022) of my current garden:
