Back in April, I saw a sign for garden plots for rent just a mile or so up the road and since I live in a condo and don’t have my own yard I impulsively decided that this would be the summer of my first vegetable garden.
Maybe I thought I wouldn’t have en0ugh to do this summer <insert huge eyeroll> .
What in the world was I thinking??? I thought it would be fun. It’s not fun. It’s work. Hot, sweaty, weed-pulling, seeing-lots-of-bugs-and-worms work!
But look how cute! Those are little wooden spoons with baker’s twine tied around them indicated the rows where I planted seeds!
However, those cute little spoons were soon buried under mounds of weeds.
But not for long! RYOBI Outdoor Tools to the rescue! When RYOBI asked me if I’d like to try out their40V Cultivator I couldn’t say “heck yes” fast enough!
(Because I’m under medical restrictions not to lift more than ten pounds, I had my son and husband run the cultivator for me.) In no time, my garden was weed-free!
And soon I could see my cute little rows of onions!
We went from a garden full of weeds to neat rows of veggies thanks to my new RYOBI 40V Cultivator. The 40V battery is powerful enough to handle cultivating a small garden like mine. No gas or electric cords needed!
So now my first vegetable garden is now planted. To help keep the weeds down, I put down layers of newspapers and then straw on top of the paper.
Hopefully this will help keeps the weeds at bay!
I already have my first harvest! ? I love radishes. What is growing in your garden?
Tell me your garden tips in the comments below. I need all the help I can get!
John says
This is great i am going to try to grow a garden this year for my first time. I have bought some raised garden beds since i have red clay, and have gotten some rotted down cow poo poo to use in my garden i find though i haven’t even planted yet that i am already getting excited
Amurul says
This is an awesome guideline and tips for the new gardener like me.I am decided to make a garden but I didn’t know how to start it.The picture of the article shows the practical task of a first vegetable gardening.
Richard says
Hello Jeanie, great post! looks like your rototiller came in handy for cultivating the soil. Your radishes look lovely!
Richard.
Alivia Cora says
Hey, Jeanie very very informative tips, nice Picture. I am impressed well will also want to try it on my place a
and as bigger, I will follow definitely follow the way
Albert says
Your blog is very helpful. It contains great tips on how to insulate our house. I will try a few of them out. Thanks for sharing.
Albert says
Great article!Nearly winter season i will follow your step.Thank for sharing
Missy says
Wonderful post! I will share this article to my loved ones who are thinking of doing gardening for the first time.
Sam Edward says
Hello Jeanie,
Wow!! great and wonderful post! I love your article. This post help us for make a perfect gardening. Thank you for great ideas. Your blog is very helpful. like it very much!
addy says
A very nice work there!! Ryobi tools and Equipment are of high quality and unmatched efficiency. The first harvest of your vegetable garden is always exciting. I decided to try and grow rosemary in my kitchen garden and so far am impressed by the how they have grown. Next season am going to try and grow more and even incorporate other herbs.
Thank you for sharing with us your beautiful vegetable garden.
K Kuchiya says
Congratulations Jeanie, on your first vegetable garden and your successful harvest. I’ve been looking for a weed management system for my garden, and the Ryobi 40V Cultivator looks like it could just do the trick. Thank you for the awesome recommendation.
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Jasper Simon says
Thanks a lot for the tips. Where can you get the orange arch thing you had over your raised bed? thanks
Sam says
Looks like you had a lot of fun doing this, keep up the good work guys!
Abby says
Gardening is a great activity and it’s a real pleasure to enjoy harvest. It is nice to see your end product and the result of all your creativity and hard work. Thanks for sharing.
Rifat says
This is really a great article and a great read for me. It’s my first visit to your blog and I have found it so useful and informative. Thank you
Johnnie R. Boner @ chairikea says
Great post. I hope I learn a lot from this post. Thanks for sharing.
mehedi hasan says
very nice work. you just enjoy your work like me.. your post is very very helpful. keep continue sharing your ideas..
rose says
You vegetable garden looks great. Keep updating us!
redbeecorten says
We started a vegetable garden and got tons of vegetables. Great tips on dealing with the pests as well! If you are wondering what to do with your bountiful harvest, check my site redbeecorten.com.au
Beans says
Great article!Nearly winter season i will follow your step.Thank for sharing. I will apply these tips in my next season.
Elisa says
This is a good start and I am sure that you will be happy with your garden and vegetables in the future. I myself started reading more posts like https://gardeniaorganic.com/how-to-start-your-vegetable-garden/ to get valuable tips for starting a garden. Although I have a little doubt about my backyard since it doesn’t get a lot of direct sun.