A raised bed with warm-season vegetables is located close to the home and a stable water source for better convenience. Blueberry bushes are planted in containers.
A raised bed can be filled with a combination of limbs and leaves to fill the majority of the base and topped with several inches of purchased gardening soil and native soil. Mixing gardening soil with fertilizer ammendments helps give plants the nutrients they need.
A vegetable plant support structure, like this plant cage, is handmade using sturdy sticks and strings and helps support plants and maximize space for large, vining plants like cucumber and squash.
A home vegetable garden utilizes drip irrigation to effectively water plants.
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A raised bed with warm-season vegetables is located close to the home and a stable water source for better convenience. Blueberry bushes are planted in containers.
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Soil sample bags are filled and ready to be tested at the UGA Extension Agricultural and Environmental Services Laboratory.
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A raised bed can be filled with a combination of limbs and leaves to fill the majority of the base and topped with several inches of purchased gardening soil and native soil. Mixing gardening soil with fertilizer ammendments helps give plants the nutrients they need.
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A vegetable plant support structure, like this plant cage, is handmade using sturdy sticks and strings and helps support plants and maximize space for large, vining plants like cucumber and squash.
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String is used to create square foot sections in a raised bed for planning a summer vegetable garden.
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Various stages of vegetable insect pests are found on the underside of a leaf.
Whether you are a seasoned gardener or a novice, having a home garden can be an enriching experience. But starting from scratch may seem like a daunting endeavor.
To help you embark on this journey, here is a general guide, drawing insights from University of Georgia Cooperative Extension publications and Clarke County Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Agent Laura Ney on the most important steps for establishing a garden. Ney hosts a monthly Green Thumb Lecture Series with Master Gardener Extension Volunteers to provide expert advice and research-backed information on a variety of home garden topics.
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