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Plant Your
Own Gardenthe basics of planting and
growing a fruit and vegetable
garden
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overviewbenefits of planting your own
garden
tools/materials needed
gardening how-to
gardening with limited space
tips and tricks
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01benefits of
planting your own
garden
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benefits of plantingyour own garden
health benefits boosts physical activity saves money better for the environment
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health benefits
Growing your own food promotes a healthier
and more diverse diet. Raw fruits and
vegetables are packed with tons of vitamins,
antioxidants and valuable minerals.
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boosts physicalactivity
Gardening is a great way to
get outside for some fresh
air and physical activity.
Gardening not only increases
flexibility and body strength,
but also helps reduce stress
and boost energy!
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saves moneyStarting with just a few
seeds/plants and supplies,
gardening can yield pounds
of fresh produce and save
you countless trips to the
grocery store.
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better for theenvironment
Reduce your environmental
footprint by growing your own
garden!
Gardening cuts out fossil fuels
produced by the long-distance
transportation of produce and
reduces harmful chemical and
pesticide use.
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Ambitious gardeners that aim to replace
around 20% of their bought food with
freshly grown produce have the capability
to reduce their carbon footprint by about
68 lbs of CO2 per year! -Climate Action Business Association
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gardening tools
and materials
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tools and materials gardening gloves garden trowels shovel garden hose seeds and plants soil
garden hoe plantingpots/containers raised garden beds(optional)
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gardening how-to03
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step-by-stepgardening how-to
choose your garden site plan your site prepare your soil choose the right fruits andveggies for you plant the garden harvest the garden
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choose a gardensite
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pick an open areawith lots of sunlight
Most plants need at lest 6 hours ofsunlight per day!
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build your gardennear a water source
Try to plat your garden in an area that has easy access to awater source (irrigation system, sprinklers, harden hose,
etc.) This will make garden maintenance way easier!
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make sure yoursite has good
drainageMake sure your soil is not too heavyor too light. You can control this byensuring your sight has the proper
drainage.
Working in organic matter, such ascompost, can significantly helpimprove the texture of the soil.
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locate your gardenclose to your house
Locating your vegetable garden as close to your homeas possible will make it easier to access and harvestthe fruits and veggies as needed and garden chores
become less of a hassle.
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gardenorientation
try and orient the taller plantson the north side of the garden
to optimize sun exposure
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raisedgarden beds
In less perfect soil conditions,raised beds offer a greatalternative for planting a
garden.
Raised beds allow you to controlthe soil composition and grow
your plants in a more stableenvironment.
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plan your site
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measure the site and
sketch it out
measuring and sketching the garden
gives you a clear estimate of your space
and how many seed packs/plants you
will need to buy
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prepare your
soil
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prepare your
soil dig and loosen up big
chunks of soil
remove grass, weeds,
rocks, roots and other
debris
mix in fresh garden soil
go organic- compost can
be a great fertilizer add in
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choosing the right
fruits and veggies
for your garden
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Ask yourself these
simple questions
before starting
your garden...
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What fruits and
veggies will you
and your family
eat most?
Grow produce that you and your
family will love! If there are
specific ones that you frequent
more, plant extras and freeze
the remainders.
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What vegetables do I feel
comfortable starting my
garden with?
Beets, lettuce, kale,
cucumbers, peas, radishes,
cherry tomatoes and green
beans are great veggies to
grow when just starting
out. They are much easier
than most and are great
staples to many meals.
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Have I considered seasonal
gardening?
Harvest fruits, vegetables and herbs continuously
throughout the spring, summer and fall by planting
both cool-weather and warm-weather crops.
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seasonal vegetable gardening
Spring Summer
Fall
lettucekalespinachpeasradishes
carrotsbrusselsproutsbroccoliartichokes
corngreenbeanseggplantokra
bell pepperszucchinisweetpotatocucumbers
potatoescabbagekaleeggplantcelery
radishescauliflowerherbschilesedamame
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seasonal fruit gardening
Spring Summer
Fall
apricotsmangoesstrawberriesavocadobananas
berriescantaloupecherrieskiwipeacheswatermelon
applescranberriesgrapespearsbananaspineapple
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Looking to savetime?
choose low mainenance plantssave time weeding throughoutthe year by catching them earlyin the springcreate an automatic wateringsystem choose plants that are ideal foryour areas soil, sunlight andweather conditions
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Looking to savemoney?
start your garden with seedsrather than larger plantsmake your own compostDIY containers/pots propogate plants to multiplythemuse tea bag teal leaves to helpnurish your plantsuse citrus peels to repel pestsnaturally
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Asking yourself thesequestions before
starting your garden is agreat way to get an idea
of which fruits andveggies are right for
you!
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plant yourgarden
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review garden plan distance between plants and holes make proper sized holes cover with soil add fertilizer as directed on label label plants for quick identification initial watering maintenance watering
plant your garden
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review garden plantake another look at your garden
sketches and prep the number of seedpackets/ plants based on your
measurements
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distancebetween plants
and holesTry making rows in your
garden that are around 18inches apart. This will make
it easy to walk between rowsand give each row enough
room to grow!
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make propersized holes
Using a garden trowel, make holes for your plantsthat are about 2x wider than the container your
plants are in or about 2-3 inches in diameter if youare planting seeds
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cover withsoil
After putting the plants orseeds into their assignedholes, gently cover them
with soil. Make sure not toplant them any deeper thanthey were in their original
containers.
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add fertilizer asdirected
Feed your fruits and vegetables fertilizer as directed
ont he fertilizer label to boost growth and promote
plant well being.
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label plants forquick identification
Once your plants start
sprouting, knowing one from
the other can be challenging.
Try placing a label next to
each plant to make it easier
to care for their specific
needs.
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initial wateringTo help establish and settle
your plants right away,
water your garden
immediately after planting.
Water again when the soil
begins to look dry 1/2"
below the surface.
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maintenancewatering
Most plants should come with
watering instructions as plants
can have either low, medium or
high water requirements.
Setting up a sprinkler system
with a timer can be extremely
advantageous and save you a
ton of time!
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harvesting
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general rule ofharvesting
If it looks good enough to eat, it
probably is!
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With many fruitsand vegetables, themore you pick, themore the plant will
produce!
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04gardening withlimited space
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gardening withlimited space
get creative with your
space
incorporate vertical
gardening
try a container garden
plant vining crops
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get creative withyour space
Limited space gives you the
opportunity to express your
creativity by making do with
what you have!
old tires
recycled dresser
mason jars/mugs
tree stumps
tea tins
old oil drums
straw bales
old dressers
rain boots
wooden pallet
egg shells
build your own
structure!
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incorporatevertical gardening
Vertical gardening is a greatway to save space!
Vertical gardening involvesgrowing plants on supports such
as trellises, stakes, cages orfences.
Try planting cucumbers,tomatoes, squashes, pole beans
or peas!
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try a container garden start with a 5 gallon bucket/container drill 10-15 holes in the bottom for drainage fill bottom 2" with gravel, top with soil fertilize as directed on fertilizer label grow some seeds or one larger plant in eachbucket/container pair plants with similar needs
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plant viningcrops
vining crops like green beansand peas offer a great
suppliment to traditionalgardening by making use of
vertical space and boosting youryield per square foot
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05tips an tricks
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keep aneye out forpesky bugs
anddiseases
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fencing and netting isa great way to keep
out unwantedvisitors
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compost is a greatorganic fertilizer
substitute
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add some color toyour garden by
planting low growingflowers around the
edges
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rotate your crops everyyear to keep your soil
healthy and fullynourished
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raised garden bedsare a great way toskip some of thesoil preparation
steps
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Get the wholefamily involved!
Starting your own garden can beso much more rewarding when
the entire family is involved!
It also makes garden chores thatmuch easier!
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