Getting Started
8 guides
Container, Raised Bed, or In-Ground: Which Garden Is Right for You?
Compare container vs raised bed garden vs in-ground growing. Honest look at cost, setup, soil control, and which works best for your situation.
July 1, 2026
A First-Year Vegetable Garden Plan, Month by Month
A practical month-by-month vegetable garden plan for beginners, keyed to your local frost dates so the schedule works wherever you live.
June 26, 2026
How to Start a Vegetable Garden: A Complete Beginner's Guide
Learn how to start a vegetable garden from scratch—site selection, soil prep, plant picks, and care tips sized for real beginners with any amount of space.
June 22, 2026
How Big Should Your First Vegetable Garden Be?
Start smaller than you think. A single 4x8 raised bed or a few containers is the right size for most first-time vegetable gardeners.
June 19, 2026
The Beginner Gardening Tools You Actually Need
A no-fluff guide to the essential vegetable garden tools every beginner should own — and what you can safely skip until later.
June 17, 2026
Where to Put Your Vegetable Garden: Choosing the Right Spot
Learn how to pick the best location for your vegetable garden. We cover sun, drainage, water access, and more so your first garden actually grows.
June 12, 2026
How Much Sun Does a Vegetable Garden Really Need?
Most fruiting vegetables need 6–8 hours of direct sun daily. Learn how to measure sunlight in your yard and which crops grow in shade.
June 8, 2026
The Easiest Vegetables to Grow for First-Time Gardeners
Discover the easiest vegetables to grow as a beginner—fast-maturing crops that forgive mistakes, resist pests, and deliver real results from your first season.
June 4, 2026