How To Start A Small Kitchen Garden
If youre new to edible gardening start with herbs.
How to start a small kitchen garden. Simple pots of fragrant culinary herbs are a great starting point for your kitchen garden. Decide Where Your Garden Will Go If you have a large backyard then you can convert it into a permaculture kitchen garden. Learn more about growing and mulching vegetables like carrots cabbage spinach and much more.
Raised beds can be made from cut wood or purchased as a kit from your local home improvement or garden store. Preferably a self-watering pot and have clever moisture reservoirs means the plants wont dry out even if you forget to water. Soil is added to the bed and should be replenished as needed.
To get started observe how the sun falls in your garden and for how long. If you have to choose between a sunny spot or a close one pick the sunny one. Locating your garden near your backdoor makes harvesting fresh produce super convenient.
Its time for the third part of my series about planning a small vegetable garden at home. A window box or stacking planter with a herb and salad garden. 12 Great Tips For Starting A Kitchen Garden Every Beginner Should Know.
Choose the best position for your kitchen garden. Start by choosing a suitable pot. Decide on the fruit and vegetables to grow.
The best location for a new garden is one receiving full sun at least six hours of direct sunlight per day and one where the soil drains well. The best thing about a permaculture kitchen garden is that you can start it. The planting formula is simple.