Having a garden at home will be one of the best things you can do to ensure good food for your family and enjoy fresh fruits and vegetables. In addition, you can learn the value of what we take care of and make grow with dedication and patience.
Many people think that having a vegetable garden is something complicated or that it requires a lot of space, but this is not so! Read on and learn about the essential aspects for planting and some ideas for adapting the planting to the space available in the home.
What you need to have a vegetable garden at home
Always keep in mind that to have a vegetable garden at home it is necessary to enjoy it, only then you will feel satisfaction during each stage of your planting and subsequent harvest. It is not necessary to start with an ambitious project, we recommend to go little by little, at your own pace.
Choose the space
It should be a sunny place, a balcony, terrace, garden area or wall that receives a good amount of sunlight during the day. It should be a place with water drainage or drainage preferably, although a few trays to collect the liquid is sufficient.
Containers or pots
Choose the material to place your plants. You may be surprised to know that there are many recycled objects that you can use to place your seeds, from old tires, plastic bottles or glass.
Horizontal vegetable garden for terraces or gardens with space
If you have enough space you can opt for a horizontal garden, that is, placing pots or containers side by side or planting directly in the soil of your garden in an area delimited for this purpose.
Vertical vegetable garden
It is a vegetable garden on several floors that you can build using small wooden shelves, with a recycled pallet, drawers, unused furniture or directly placing the small containers attached to the wall. This idea can also be used for the terrace or garden to save as much space as possible.
This form of vegetable garden is also very comfortable to work with.
If you use wood, line the container with a plastic bag before placing the soil, and leave a safe distance between them so that the light can penetrate well.
Choose the seed and the soil
Look for a soil rich in substrate or create your own compost at home using organic waste from your kitchen.
For the seeds choose according to the season, so the plant will be adapted to the temperatures and its care will be easier.
Benefits of having a vegetable garden at home
● You will have your own organic food at home without additives or pesticides. Plus, you’ll be able to include more fruits and vegetables in your family’s diet.
● You will apply sustainable food consumption.
● It will be a valuable learning experience for children because it teaches them perseverance, patience and respect for the environment.
● It can become a family sharing activity and a first step in introducing children to cooking and motivating them to eat plant-based foods.
● Planting relieves stress. Caring for another living being, watching it grow and develop makes us feel joy.
Cheer up and start preparing everything you need to have a great, colorful and delicious vegetable garden at home.
