Garden plots

I believe that layouts for the home garden are not explained or talked about enough in gardening books. I would guess this would be because of the variation of landscape makes it so no garden plot is the same and therefore it is difficult to duplicate garden designs.

First year garden- take lots of notes and observe what grows well and what doesn't. Soil test if needed.

Maximizing my small community garden plot by using intensive planting methods

Kids like plants that appeal to their senses and spark their imaginations. This easy children’s vegetable garden plan will please gardeners of all ages with unusual and fun-looking vegetables such as kohlrabi and ‘Scallop’ summer squash. #vegetablegarden #beginnervegetablegarden #growyourownfood #easyvegetablegarden #bhg

Create your own green paradise, even in small spaces!

Food Security Is Just a Seedling Away: Plans for Starting a Victory Garden by Janet Melrose and Sheryl Normandeau During WWI and WWII and into the 1950s, the Canadian government encouraged its citizens to grow their own food. Not only would you be supplementing your own food supply at a time when rations were scarce and store shelves were growing bare, but people who grew gardens were contributing in their own way to the war effort. Growing a “victory garden” was a patriotic duty. In a time…

Starting a garden can feel overwhelming if you're new to it. Here are five things to consider before starting.

Barren… That was the first word that crossed my mind when I set out to work on my new kitchen garden this year. It’s right under my laundry room window, and is the perfect spot, considering it gets plenty of southern sunlight and is right next to our new porch. However, the soil leaves a […]

My 2014 Garden!

We arrived at our new home site at the end of March, 2014.

Building your own vegetable garden in a square also allows you to adapt the shape, height and dimensions to the space you have. Beautiful vegetable plots, practical and economical.

Planning a vegetable garden but all you have room for is a 10 x 10 space? You might be surprised by what you can grow. Here are sample garden plans for your smaller garden

Preparing your garden bed properly, picking the right plants, and maintaining your garden plot will lead to a successful community gardening endeavor with higher yields. Follow these tips on how to make your community garden plots thrive! #communitygarden #gardeningtips

Not quite sure how to get your vegetable garden going? Here’s an easy-to-read plan from Robyn Pope Gardens to get you started.

Garden layout (BHG magazine)