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Beginner Vegetable Gardening: What to Plant, Where to Start
Starting a vegetable garden is one of the most rewarding projects you can take on. Begin with cherry tomatoes, lettuce, radishes, and bush beans — they grow quickly, tolerate minor mistakes, and produce generously. Choose a spot with 6-8 hours of direct sunlight and prepare your soil with compost.
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The color combo suggestions are really helpful. I always ended up with a mess buying whatever looked pretty.
The garlic spray worked on my rose aphids within two applications. Much better than commercial stuff.
The nasturtium tip is genius. Mine are covered in aphids but my peppers right next to them are clean.
My windowsill basil has been going strong for two months. Pinching the tops makes a huge difference.
Perfect timing, just ordered my first batch of seeds. The tip about starting with cherry tomatoes is great.