Gardening can initially feel overwhelming, but it comes down to four essentials: seeds, soil, water, and sunlight. Get Started Gardening: A Beginner’s Guide is here to make the process easier for you. With some guidance, you’ll be planting confidently in no time.
This page is designed to help you navigate the resources on my blog and walk you through everything you need to know as a beginner. Think of it as a beginner’s guide to gardening, covering the basics, organic gardening techniques, and new skills to explore. Take your time, dive into the topics that interest you, and don’t be afraid to get your hands dirty.
The best way to learn gardening is by doing. Celebrate your successes, embrace the challenges, and watch your confidence grow right alongside your garden.
The Basics: Gardening 101
If you’re new to gardening, the Get Started Gardening: A Beginner’s Guide section is the perfect place to begin. Here, you’ll find practical advice on everything from designing raised beds and planting seeds to caring for seedlings and planning your garden. This collection of posts is designed to walk you through a beginner’s guide to gardening, focusing on simple, achievable steps that will set you up for success.
If you’re ready to dig in, this is where to start.
Gardening for Beginners: How to Start a Garden in 8 Simple Steps
Container Gardening for Beginners: 10 Steps for Success
The Best Soil for Raised-Bed Vegetable Gardening
The Best Way to Water Raised-Bed Gardens
When to Plant Your Garden: How to Find a Planting Calendar for Your Area
Garden Planning in 5 Simple Steps
Gardening for Beginners: 10 Easy to Grow Vegetables and Herbs
Guide to Hardening Off Seedlings
Plant Spacing in Square Foot Gardens
Gardening Glossary: Practical Gardening Terms & Definitions
Your Next Steps: Organic Gardening Fundamentals
Once you’ve covered the basics, it’s time to dive into organic gardening techniques that will help your garden thrive. A beginner’s guide to gardening doesn’t stop with planting—it’s about creating a healthy, sustainable garden that works with nature. In this section, you’ll learn the daily habits that keep your garden productive, explore companion planting, discover organic pest control, and find tips for mulching and troubleshooting.
These posts are designed to help you refine your skills and embrace the principles of organic gardening, so you can grow with confidence.
6 Tasks to Do in Your Garden EVERY DAY
How to Be an Organic Gardener: 7 Things Organic Gardeners Do Differently
5 Tips for Successful Companion Planting
Mulching Your Garden: What to Use & How to Use it
Organic Pest Control That Really Works
5 Tips for a Successful Square Foot Garden
Garden Troubleshooting Guide: How to Identify & Solve Common Garden Problems
New Skills to Develop
Ready to expand your gardening know-how? This section is about building on your knowledge with new techniques and tools. Get Started Gardening: A Beginner’s Guide wouldn’t be complete without resources on starting seeds indoors, saving seeds, composting, and even vertical gardening. You’ll also find advice on soil testing and preserving your harvest with freeze-drying.
Whether you’re looking to enhance your garden or try something new, these resources are here to inspire and guide you.
How to Start Seeds Indoors: 10 Steps for Success
When & How to Pot Up Seedlings
Seed Storage & Organization Tips
How to Compost: 10 Simple Steps
Vermicomposting Made Easy: In-Bed Worm Composting
Vertical Gardening Ideas: 10 Ways to Add Vertical Space to Your Garden
Soil Testing: How and When to Test Your Soil
Freeze-Drying Tips for Beginners