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Easy Ways to Start a Garden

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Whether you are planting at a house or an apartment, you can find some simple ways to grow your own plants and foods! There are so many ways to start a garden and I am putting this list together to show some tips, supplies, and tutorials that might g...
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This is a great personal guide for beginners on how to start your own garden!
Gardening Tips for Beginners (How to Stop Killing Your Plants) | Healthy Family Project
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It doesn't have to cost an arm and a leg to start a garden! Start small, and take care of your soil and things will usually go smoothly. You will learn so much as you grow more
How to Start a Garden on a Budget
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If you are using planters make sure your plant has enough room to grow inside! Depending on the size your plant might grow to you will want to choose based on that. This is a nice guide showing what sized pots go with what vegetables
Pin by Jess Dickerson on .H0mesteaD♡ | Veggie garden, Vegetable garden for beginners, Vegetable garden design
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Not all plants need full direct sunlight. Here is a list of veggies, herbs, and flowers that grow in partial shade
Vegetables, Herbs & Flowers That Grow in Shade: 5 Tips for Shade Gardening
 
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Companion planting is the planting of two vegetables together in a bed that pair together. These plants have known positive relationships that can improve things like growing and crop yield. You will want to remember this if you plan on sharing a bed
Companion Planting Guide: Boost Your Garden’s Growth and Naturally Repel Pests
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Supplies

 
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You'll want to keep your hands protected. Make sure you grab some nice gardening gloves
Thorn Proof Puncture Resistant Gardening Gloves
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This is a great set of tools to get started with your garden. Versatile for different tasks like planting, weeding, and pruning.
Garden Tool Set Stainless Steel Heavy Duty Gardening Tool Set with Storage Tote Bag Non-Slip Rubber Grip Outdoor Hand Tools Ideal Garden Tool Kit Gifts
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Make sure you have something to water your plants. A hose, watering can, or even a water bottle can work depending on how much you have.
Expert Gardener 2-Gallon Plastic Watering Can, Green
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Lettuce is said to be a super easy first grow from seed. Give it a try and bring in your first home grown veggies.
Sereniseed Organic Lettuce Seeds Collection
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Add some color to your garden with some beautiful sunflowers. Super easy to grow from seeds and thrive on direct sunlight.
Ferry-Morse Sunflower Seeds 1.3 Gram(s)
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Tutorials

 
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This is a very nice video giving you plenty of tips and tricks on how to start a garden from complete scratch.
The Ultimate Guide to Starting a Garden from Scratch for Beginners
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Having troubles with your seedlings? Check out this video to try and get some advice on how to grow them stronger.
Why your Seedlings are Struggling (and how to Make them Strong!)
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This video gives a great breakdown on how to plan and the basics on gardening
Gardening for Beginners Series: Gardening Basics for Beginners
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This is a great and easy to understand video about certain tools and supplies that can help you start a low budget garden at home.
How to Start a Low Budget Garden
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Only have a bit of space to start your garden? Try giving this video a watch to see how to navigate gardening in small spaces
10 tips to grow your own food in a small space
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