Bart tells: I was such an eternal student and have far too many diplomas in my pocket; from advertising and international communication to a regent and even that of ambulance driver. Normally I would have added that of florist last year, but corona caused some delay. We live in Mechelen, a house filled with far too many houseplants, a dog and a cat, a partner and a child. Contrary to what many people think, we only have an ordinary, average city garden, which is living proof that you can also grow a lot in relatively small areas. Even chickens!
The sun is shining, the birds are chirping and the weather is itchy: you want to go outside! You don't just want to go outside for a walk or a bike ride. No, you want to grow your own vegetables, fruits or herbs, just like you saw on that one Instagram account. But how do you start doing that? Don't you need a big garden? Or a veritable arsenal of gardening gear? Everyone can get started with flowers, herbs, vegetables and fruit. Prior knowledge is not really necessary. A balcony or a sunny windowsill is space enough and you need almost no equipment. And the nice thing is: if it ever goes wrong (and it will), then you just try again, right?
Also ask yourself what is feasible: you can certainly grow a lot on a windowsill or small balcony, but maybe in those cases you should not start a giant pumpkin. Also keep in mind that some plants are very easy, while others are a joy to grow. If it is your first time, start with something easy.
You don't have to grow everything from seed either; feel free to go to your garden center and get some cuttings for a quick start. If you do want to grow from seed, learn more about the different varieties. Purple potatoes, red and white striped beets or rainbow colored corn cobs? You can't think of anything else that exists. Before you know it, you'll have something on your plate that you can't find in the supermarket! In this series you will learn the absolute basics of vegetable gardening. Whether you're working on an allotment or with some pots on your balcony, you will learn how to grow, raise and harvest some easy vegetables. Without the need for handfuls of materials or bookshelves full of previous knowledge. And do you still have a question? Then just post them on this blog and you'll get a tailor-made answer. Because everyone can grow, including you!
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6/2/2023 05:38:51 am
It's nice to know that you don't have to start everything from scratch; feel free to visit your local garden center and get some cuttings for a head start. My mother says she wants to get the garden decorated. I'll advise her to hire a garden center professional to design her garden.
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AuthorCrazy plant lady who likes to inspire others! Everything I write here comes from my own experience, knowledge that I gained by reading books and on the internet. If I would literally copy someone's info, I would do my best to link it of course! Do you spot typos or do you have other concerns, let me know! Have fun reading! I've only just started writing English blogs since January 2021, that's why there are many Dutch blogs and not so many English ones.
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