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Lush raised vegetable garden bed filled with vibrant plants and flowers.

Starting a home garden is a rewarding way to grow your own food, enjoy nature, and improve your well-being. For beginners, the best approach is to start small, choose easy-to-grow plants, and focus on good soil and regular care. Here are essential tips to get you started:
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r/gardening2 years ago
hello! im pretty new to gardening, and i was wondering where and what would be the best way to learn how to get into gardening as a beginner. (for more context i live in California, and my soil is silt loam if that helps) but any tips would greatly be appreciated!
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Advice for a beginner vegetable gardener

Tips for a beginner

Explore essential tips and step-by-step guides for starting your first home garden with these beginner-focused videos:
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How to Start Your First Garden (COMPLETE GUIDE)

Epic Gardening

Epic Gardening

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1 year ago

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Top 6 Easy To Grow Vegetables For Beginners/SEED TO HARVEST

Next Level Gardening

Next Level Gardening

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1 year ago

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Start a Garden | Step-by-Step | Gardening Tips

THE PROLIFIC FAMILYSTEAD

THE PROLIFIC FAMILYSTEAD

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1 year ago

Step-by-Step Guide: How to Start Your Home Garden

Garden layout plan featuring rows of tomatoes, cucumbers, and lettuces, ideal for a vegetable gardening guide.

Follow these basic steps to set up your first home garden:
  1. Choose your location: Pick a spot with good sunlight and easy access to water .
  1. Decide on the type of garden: Raised beds, in-ground plots, or containers all work for beginners .
  1. Prepare the soil: Remove weeds and mix in compost or organic matter. Sandy loam is ideal for veggies .
  1. Select your plants: Start with easy crops like lettuce, radishes, tomatoes, or herbs .
  1. Plant at the right time: Check your local planting calendar for the best times to sow seeds or transplant seedlings .
  1. Water and mulch: Keep soil moist but not soggy, and use mulch to retain moisture and prevent weeds .
  1. Care and maintenance: Fertilize as needed, watch for pests, and enjoy watching your plants grow .
These videos provide step-by-step guidance for beginners to set up their first garden:
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How to Start a Garden Bed With No Tools (Beginner-Friendly)
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How to Start a Garden Bed With No Tools (Beginner-Friendly)

ReallyRaay

ReallyRaay

314K views

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Planning a Vegetable Garden for Beginners: The 5 Golden Rules 🏆
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Planning a Vegetable Garden for Beginners: The 5 Golden Rules 🏆

GrowVeg

GrowVeg

300K views

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New Vegetable Garden: How To Get Started
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New Vegetable Garden: How To Get Started

GrowVeg

GrowVeg

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“Whether you're a complete novice and starting your very first garden, I hope this video provides you with a little bit of inspiration to get started.”

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Expert and Community Tips for Success

Experienced gardeners and community members offer these practical tips:
  • Grow what you love to eat: Focus on vegetables and herbs you enjoy.
  • Join local or online gardening groups: These communities can offer advice, encouragement, and troubleshooting help.
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One was that I was clueless as to what an "aggressive habit" actually meant. I planted a staghorn sumac in a spot lined by a wall and walkways, assuming those "barriers" were enough to keep it from spreading. It was clear what an aggressive habit meant once it was established a couple years later. I cut the original plant down last year after I saw it had (obviously) run under the walkway and was sprouting in my nextdoor neighbor's yard. Now every morning since April I've had to go out and pull up new sprouts near the original, cut whatever runners I can access, and sigh that I know there are at least three more years of this in warm months until the roots' energy reserves are used up.
(Fwiw, the original stump was treated and then covered with thick trash bags to make sure it doesn't get light.)
Half-joking, I wish the Arbor Day Foundation website, where I originally ordered the sumac, had had sets of popups saying "Are you sure?", "Are you sure you're sure?", "Are you super-duper sure?"
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Gardening requires patience

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Manage gardening expectations

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Research plants before planting

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Beware of aggressive plant species

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Buy perennial plants, not seeds

r/gardening6 months ago

Common mistakes I have made in my gardening journey, encouragement for new gardeners

r/gardening9 years ago

What were your biggest mistakes or regrets as a beginner gardener?

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Discover essential tips for beginner home gardeners shared by experts:
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Discover essential tips to avoid common gardening mistakes for beginners:
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15 Beginner Gardening Mistakes That Nobody Talks About
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15 Beginner Gardening Mistakes That Nobody Talks About

Gardenary

Gardenary

278K views

5 months ago

Common Gardening Mistakes and How to Avoid Them | Beginner's Guide
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Common Gardening Mistakes and How to Avoid Them | Beginner's Guide

HomeGrow Magic

HomeGrow Magic

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5 Common Gardening Mistakes Beginners Make  [And How To Fix Them!]
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5 Common Gardening Mistakes Beginners Make [And How To Fix Them!]

Peak Garden Picks

Peak Garden Picks

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2 months ago

“One common mistake beginners make is overwatering their plants, which can lead to root rot.”

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Indoor Gardening: Tips for Small Spaces

A stylish indoor herb garden featuring white pots on a wooden ladder next to a sink under a large window.

If you don't have outdoor space, indoor gardening is a great option. Here are some tips:
  • Use containers with drainage: Prevents overwatering and root rot.
  • Provide adequate light: Place plants near a sunny window or use grow lights.
  • Monitor water and humidity: Indoor air can be dry—check soil moisture regularly.
Explore step-by-step guides to start your own indoor herb garden with ease:
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Indoor Herb Gardens - The Definitive Guide For Beginners
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Indoor Herb Gardens - The Definitive Guide For Beginners

The Ripe Tomato Farms

The Ripe Tomato Farms

776K views

3 years ago

“Start with easy-to-grow herbs like basil and mint, which are perfect for beginners and thrive indoors.”

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Beginner's Guide To Creating Your Own Indoor Herb Garden (Cheap and Easy!)
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Beginner's Guide To Creating Your Own Indoor Herb Garden (Cheap and Easy!)

Julie Khuu

Julie Khuu

85K views

5 years ago

Growing Herbs Indoors: A Beginner's Guide
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Growing Herbs Indoors: A Beginner's Guide

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Garden Gleam Guides

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1 year ago

“If you're just starting out, herbs like basil, mint, and parsley are some of the easiest to grow indoors because they adapt well to containers and don't need much space.”

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