10 Things I Wish I’d Known Before Starting a New Vegetable Garden

10 Things I Wish I’d Known Before Starting a New Vegetable Garden

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Growing a garden is equal parts challenging, rewarding, mystifying and uplifting. There’s a lot to learn, but we’re here to help.

Don’t make the same mistakes we did!

In this short video we’ll share our top 10 tips to help you grow a successful garden.

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50 Comments

  1. Laura D on August 13, 2021 at 11:33 pm

    Does the garder planning work on android phones? I would be very interested if it did.



  2. Lapsed Time on August 13, 2021 at 11:33 pm

    Can you recommend a organic loam based compost for my strawberry’s, spinach and basil please it seems that loam suits all 3



  3. JM Olvera on August 13, 2021 at 11:33 pm

    Where is the template to plant seeds?



  4. Amer Ruru on August 13, 2021 at 11:35 pm

    Thank you so much 🌻



  5. SORANN Farm on August 13, 2021 at 11:37 pm

    thank for good share



  6. B.A.D. Dickie on August 13, 2021 at 11:38 pm

    would love to se a video on succession planning in a small backyard space!



  7. 4MinutePlanting on August 13, 2021 at 11:44 pm

    Wow beautiful



  8. Andrea Joy on August 13, 2021 at 11:45 pm

    Hi . I have just been given 3 large ruhbarb plants. It is April. Is it ok to pop them in now. Thanks.



  9. Sue Hasan on August 13, 2021 at 11:45 pm

    Hi,can you advice me what can I planted in shade corner, evergreen,flowers and put with them vegetables or herbs or fruit,please I need to start before I loose the season



  10. Stephanie Thompson on August 13, 2021 at 11:47 pm

    Well done, thank you for sharing



  11. Natalya Hennings on August 13, 2021 at 11:54 pm

    How to determine how much a plant needs a week. 2inch of water a day, what does that mean practically?



  12. Troy Hallman on August 13, 2021 at 11:55 pm

    I know that I’m coming late to this video, but I was specifically wondering about the spreadsheet-like app that helped you organize things, i.e what is the app?



  13. travis ingram on August 13, 2021 at 11:56 pm

    The gayest youtuber on the internet.



  14. Burpee Champ on August 13, 2021 at 11:57 pm


  15. Lynne Bowman on August 13, 2021 at 11:57 pm

    Brilliant..



  16. Garden Glory on August 13, 2021 at 11:58 pm

    I wannnna garden soooo bad, but my parents won’t let me dig it up. I have been growing bushes, perennials but now I want vegetables. wahhh wahhh wah. I will have to find other ways of persuasion.



  17. Omnia on August 13, 2021 at 11:59 pm

    I planted half of my balcony at once and now i’m overwhelmed 🤣



  18. Hans CakeStealer on August 14, 2021 at 12:00 am

    How many bodies do you have in your basement?



  19. Kristine Bell on August 14, 2021 at 12:01 am

    What is the soul to buy?



  20. fox on August 14, 2021 at 12:03 am

    Those of us with gardens are going to need to grow vegetables this year, as the powers behind the "pandemic" hoax are planning food shortages in 2021 (c.f. U.N. Agenda 21).



  21. Love Man on August 14, 2021 at 12:04 am

    Compost
    Pile. Just make a pile. No cage no box no special pallet wood 3 part system. Just make a pile. Turn it with a pitch fork. When you add grass clippings or anything green, pull everything back into a bowl shape. Add some green and push old compost on top. Layer it. Add worms. Red Wigglers. Go to a bait store or dig around for them. They’ll be much happier in your compost🙂



  22. Lydia Cabrera on August 14, 2021 at 12:07 am

    Watching this video during the Covid-19 Pandemic from Azusa California 2/25/21



  23. Mr Pucklepops on August 14, 2021 at 12:08 am

    I’m new to this! And this may be a stupid question? What do you do if you grow to much ? Can you just freeze it, or give it away? Plain and simple lol



  24. Dougie Mack AudioBiz on August 14, 2021 at 12:08 am

    Great clear, concise advice. Thanks. Keep it up.



  25. David L on August 14, 2021 at 12:09 am

    Have a soil test taken by a reputable laboratory,, then prepare your soil for your crops accordingly.



  26. Tiffany Weldon on August 14, 2021 at 12:11 am

    What is the name of the app for notes on gardening? I just started this year growing vegetables ALL FROM SEED and they’ve all popped up!! I’m so proud of them lol. Lettuce of a bunch of varieties, onions, garlic, chives, parsley and mesclun. Also this is my first year that my lilacs are actually growing! I’ve tried planting them in the past but it never worked out. Now I’ve started them in pots inside and they’re thriving!



  27. Moto Johnny on August 14, 2021 at 12:12 am

    love the content



  28. Smashed Candle The Band on August 14, 2021 at 12:12 am

    I just started off my radishes! Good luck with your crop everyone!



  29. juan gonzalez on August 14, 2021 at 12:13 am

    a little cocaine in the garden goes a long way



  30. Punk Nuclear on August 14, 2021 at 12:13 am

    I can SMELL this video and it’s nostalgic

    idk why but it’s amazing



  31. Mary Villegas on August 14, 2021 at 12:13 am

    Plants make me happy ☺☺



  32. aft on August 14, 2021 at 12:14 am

    what was the software you used?



  33. Maria Sonia Lucasan on August 14, 2021 at 12:15 am

    Q



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  35. Sharon Green on August 14, 2021 at 12:16 am

    My suggestion is plant a zucchini the first year (only one or two plants) and enjoy the bounty. Success is almost certain, they are easy to grow and will give you confidence as a gardener. More than two plants and you will be giving them to everyone you know.



  36. S K on August 14, 2021 at 12:16 am

    Radishes and spinach do better in full sun. Especially if you are starting them in cooler weather.



  37. Debbie Thompson on August 14, 2021 at 12:16 am

    How often should you compost?



  38. Kaonashi on August 14, 2021 at 12:17 am

    Why did this video pop up randomly on my phone lmao



  39. frank the tank on August 14, 2021 at 12:18 am

    Can anyonw tell me what is the name of the tool that can be seen at 3:45 ? Thank you !



  40. Lily on August 14, 2021 at 12:19 am

    I really appreciate videos like this! I am a completely new gardener. I tried last year and failed miserably lol. This year I am going to try again!



  41. crazypatsfan97 on August 14, 2021 at 12:22 am

    "Hoeing is quick and easy." That tip really resonated with me.



  42. Mina Walker on August 14, 2021 at 12:24 am

    I am back to gardening after many years away from it. I am planning a 30′ x 50′ garden this year.

    Googled garden planner and found your site. Love everything about it, started with the free 7 day and the 7 daily videos with it were great, helped to refresh my memory. The garden planner is a god send; designed my layout, printed it and took it with me to shop.

    I have also subscribed to the YouTube channel, all the tips are making me proceed with confidence.

    Thanks for being a great resource and happy growing 🙂



  43. Khaleda Begum on August 14, 2021 at 12:24 am


  44. Hugh Courchesne on August 14, 2021 at 12:25 am

    Great tips thanks



  45. My Northern Garden on August 14, 2021 at 12:26 am


  46. paulreg Bruce UK Life on August 14, 2021 at 12:27 am

    Hahaha lot’s to thinking about



  47. Nia Renee Imani on August 14, 2021 at 12:27 am

    Hi I would like access to the Plant List you mentioned y’all have.



  48. Treasure WOMAN on August 14, 2021 at 12:28 am

    Cool



  49. B8factor and Gameg1rl on August 14, 2021 at 12:29 am

    Hi! 🙂 You mention/show an app, but I don’t see available today on the iphone app. ??



  50. Lynze Milne on August 14, 2021 at 12:32 am

    How do you access the garden journal on your phone?