1. Where to plant your garden is the first decision you will have to make. Keep in mind most vegetable gardens love the sun, it provides your garden with the valuable essentials to kick start photosynthesis. Once you have the perfect location, start by raking and tilling the soil, removing any weeds or other debris left from the previous year, and edging out the design you have chosen.
2. Next you will be adding different proportions of soil consisting of compost and potting soil, this will provide your plants with the essential nutrients they need to grow. Rake out the newly laid soil evenly and let it sit for two to three days to let it settle and allow the nutrients to establish themselves.
3. Know what kind of vegetables you want to plant. Start with the ones you and your family enjoy eating most. Make sure to invest in good quality seeds for a better vegetable harvest. As a rule, plant one to two seeds per divot because not every seed will germinate. Some of the easiest vegetables to plant and sow are salad leaves, radishes, carrots, potatoes, peas and onions.
4. Keep your garden close to a water source for easy accessibility as you will be watering two to three times a week for 10 to fifteen minutes at a time. Keeping the soil moist with a fine mist is key in the beginning as this will not wash away any valuable soil that helps protect the seeds just until germination which will be a few days to weeks depending on each plant. Once the plant is growing and becoming stronger, normal watering can resume.