The Easiest Vegetable Garden Ever, Part 3: Watering, Weeding, and Fertilizing

(Reposted from last year.)
(Read Part 1 and Part 2 here.)

So, you built (or bought) some great soil, and you chose what to grow and planted it. Now what? Maintenance! If you're looking for a good harvest, you have to care for your garden consistently. Plants are like us: they need water and food. Unlike us, though, they can't run away when another plant is invading their personal space and sucking up resources, so it's your job to give them some room by removing weeds.

The Easiest Vegetable Garden Ever, Part Two: What to Grow

Got 150+ pounds of food from the garden last year even though we did literally nothing to tend it.

(Republished from April 2020. Read Part One here.)

All the way back in November, I urged you to start thinking about a garden. It seems that these days more people than ever are considering growing their own food, and that is awesome! In addition to this series, I'm always happy to answer (or try to answer) any gardening questions you have, so feel free to drop a comment with your questions.

The Easiest Vegetable Garden Ever, Part One: Dirt

Finished compost for top-dressing the bed in our front yard

(Reposted from 2019)

Did you know that autumn in the Midwest is the perfect time to start a vegetable garden? If you've ever wanted to try growing your own tomatoes, turnips, or taco toppings, now is the best time to start!