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  Gardening your own vegetables can be one of the most rewarding and cost-effective hobbies that you can have.  A vegetable garden in your own back yard not only provides you with fresh, organic vegetables but also leaves you with the satisfaction of knowing where your vegetables were grown.  If you have to economize on grocery bills, eat healthily, or simply enjoy the therapeutic benefits of gardening, then a vegetable garden is an excellent idea. If you are a beginner, the process might look intimidating at first.  But with proper planning and the right techniques, you can have a thriving vegetable garden in your backyard.  In this guide, I will walk you through each step, from garden planning to harvesting your very first crop. #1 Determine Your Garden Goals: Take some time to decide what you will do with your vegetable garden before you start digging.  This will act as a reference in decision-making during the process. Are you having the vegetables for ...

  In a fast-paced, technology-driven world, it’s easy to overlook the simple pleasures of life like digging in the soil, planting seeds, and watching something you’ve nurtured bloom into life.  Gardening is more than just an outdoor activity or weekend pastime.  It is a holistic hobby that nourishes the mind, body, and soul.  Whether you’re a child marveling at your first sprouting sunflower or a retiree tending to roses, gardening offers profound benefits that make it a perfect hobby for people of all ages. #1 Physical Health Benefits: A Natural Workout: Gardening is not exactly an exercise, but rather a body workout.  Digging, planting, weeding, watering, and harvesting engage different muscle groups.  Even light gardening for 30 minutes will burn calories and contribute to cardiovascular fitness.  Gardening, depending on intensity, burns 200–400 calories an hour, states the CDC. Better Mobility and Strength: Gardening every day improves flexibility ...

  Gardening is deemed one of the most authentic ways of growing one's own food and flowering plants for healthier lives, environments, and ways of living.  Here's an ultimate guide to get you started with vegetable gardening and flower gardening alike, from planning through harvest. #1 Getting Started: Plan Your Garden: Define Your Garden Goals: Determine what you want to grow vegetables like tomatoes, peppers, and lettuce are popular while flowers may include sunflowers, zinnias, or perennial flowers such as lavender. Choose the Right Location: Most plants require at least 6-8 hours of sunlight per day.  You need to select a place that has the amount of sun you want and has easy access to water for your convenience. Test Your Soil: Good soil is the most important thing.  You can take a simplified soil test to determine pH and nutrient levels.  Most vegetables like neutral soil with a pH between 6 and 7. Decide Layout: Raised beds, containers, or in-ground rows ...