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Originally Posted by blueoval
Hey Deyon,
Do you have any tips on started your own herb and vegetable garden for a beginner?
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Start small.
Whether a garden bed or pots, start growing a few things you like to eat to build your skills and confidence. I think many go all out and take on too much at once. You WILL have a few failures and that is gardening, however when you pick your first crop, the satisfaction is is worth the effort.
For garden beds, make sure to use plenty of compost and manure, the quality of the soil will represent the quality of the produce. For pots or tubs, use high quality potting mix as a cheap mix is a false economy. Blood and Bone is a great fertiliser to use when preparing the soil for planting and regular liquid fertiliser will keep them growing. Have snail bait and pyrethrum on hand just in case.
Again, start small and build your skills. Have some success and grow it from there.