The Basics for Growing a Vegetable Garden

To begin growing your very own vegetable garden you'll need a few basic tools, but this doesn't have to cost the earth. Buy what you need and then add specialist tools as you gain expertise and can justify buying them.

You don't need a huge garden space to grow vegetables, but if you are really short on space or even if you can only garden in containers, there are plenty of vegetables you can grow in pots and planter boxes.

Where to site your new garden

Pick a place that...

• Gets quite a lot of sun. While some shade is good your garden will benefit more from the sun.
  
• You know the temperature will be even. (It won't get baked by the scorching sun for 8 hours, then freezes with a frost for the next 8 hours)
  
• Is out of the way of pets and pests

When to plant your vegetables

Vegetables have different planting seasons that depend on your local climate. Vegetables also have different growing and harvesting times, so it's best to check to packets or talk to your local garden expert.