Start Your Own Easy Kitchen Garden

Reader Contribution by Melodie Metje
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You can start a garden at any time in spring, summer or fall.  It is easy to have a small kitchen garden right outside your door.  You may be wondering how to get started and here are the 6 simple steps to follow.

Step 1

I think the best way is to make a list of what you like to eat, then see which of your favorites are best to start in your garden in which season. There is no time like the present to get moving on your gardening dreams. For an overview of plants by season, see Planning for a four-season garden. If you want to start with the easiest plants to grow, do what I did and start a kitchen herb garden. Herbs thrive under neglect. Start a kitchen herb garden!

The biggest mistake beginners make is starting too big. For your first garden, herbs and 5-7  of your favorite veggies are plenty to get your feet wet. For more details on narrowing down what to grow, see How do you decide what to grow?

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