starting your garden

If you already have a garden from a previous season, clear out everything that’s not healthy or no longer producing to make room for the new crop.

To build up your soil, add organic matter into the ground where you plan to start growing your garden. There are many DIY organic composts to try. Healthy compost results from a combination of four ingredients: greens, browns, air and moisture. You should never use chemical fertilizer spray on your garden—especially near fruits and vegetables.

Purchase the seeds you want to plant, according to what will grow in your region. In Central Florida, these yummy plants do best during the cooler months: