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May 05 Groceries in your backyardWouldn't it be nice to just go out in your back yard and "shop" for your fruit and vegetables? Well, with some planning now, you could do that in just a few weeks. Start by locating an area in your yard that could be used for growing vegetables. No yard, no problem if you have a porch or deck. Container vegetable gardening is a great way to grow at least some produce.
If you have a yard, preparing the soil can be done by hand or by renting/borrowing a rotatiller. Mark out the area you are going to use and either till or hand dig the soil until it is loose. You can remove the sod to a side area to allow it to compost or you can turn it under, raking the grass and roots out (this can also compost). I would suggest you go to the local cooperative Extension office and buy a soil test kit to see if you need to amend your soil. But if you don't want to do this, you might just want to dig in some organic compost and take your chances. Once you have the soil raked and smoothed, you are ready to plant.
Purchasing seeds is easy. Many stores sell seeds, just read the packages for directions. Seeds like tomatoes, peppers, and eggplant need to be started in advance so you might want to go to a nursery to buy plants when you are ready for these. Right now most of us can plant peas, onions, lettuce, radishes, turnips, and swiss chard (to name a few). Just read the package for directions and follow them. Remember to water your newly planted seeds.
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