Vegetable Garden

Gourmet Gardening at your Fingertips

Often vegetable gardens are located in the back yard in a sunny spot close to the house so fresh yummy vegetables can go right from plot to pot. Choose a spot close to a water supply for convenience. The closer they are, the more easily you can monitor for pests and the health of the garden. The soil should be very fertile and well draining so that water never puddles.

The garden must have at least six hours of full sun each day in order for your food crops to mature properly. Location, location, location. Plan, Prepare, Plant.

Timing is everything when harvesting homegrown vegetables. Pick your vegetables at their peak. If you pick them too early you won’t have the full rich ripe flavor; too late and they will be starchy or bitter-tasting and may have insect damage, too. Harvesting just right will give you the gourmet value and will also optimize all your work, water and effort.
Avoid pesticides on a vegetable garden unless it is absolutely necessary, and always read the label for the manufacturer’s recommendations. If you must use chemicals only use those approved for fruit and vegetables. Once you have harvested your crop, put the spent plants and other vegetable matter into your compost pile so that it can be recycled into your garden the following season.

Tip:

Consider a raised garden design for easy watering, harvesting, reduced back strain. Raised beds also create visual depth for your garden space.

We provide vegetable garden design plans.

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