Proposed Garden Schemes for the Year 2025
New Gardener Sets Sights on Kitchen-Friendly Plants for 2022 Growing Season
After a year of minimal garden activity, an individual is eager to get back to their green thumb pursuits. With a newfound sense of time and a clear plan, they're looking forward to growing their own tomatoes, as well as other kitchen-friendly vegetables, this year.
For beginners, some of the easiest vegetables to start with include cherry tomatoes, zucchini, peppers, leafy greens, and root vegetables like radishes and carrots. These plants are productive, relatively low-maintenance, and well-suited for small spaces or containers.
Cherry tomatoes, for instance, are easier than large tomato varieties and very rewarding with proper sunlight. Zucchini and peppers are fruiting crops that do need some care but grow quickly and can produce a good harvest. Leafy greens like lettuce, kale, and Swiss chard grow quickly, require less space, and can be harvested multiple times. Root vegetables such as radishes and carrots are simple to sow and don’t need constant attention. Herbs like basil, rosemary, and oregano grow well in small containers, enhance cooking, and help deter pests organically.
To start the garden, choose a sunny spot that gets at least six hours of sunlight daily. Use raised beds or containers with compost-rich soil to improve ease of care and yield. Start small by planting a few varieties your family enjoys to keep the garden manageable and rewarding. Add companion plants like marigolds to attract pollinators and reduce pests naturally.
Container gardening is also a great option for beginners. Use containers at least 18 inches deep for tomatoes and other fruiting vegetables. Mix potting soil with garden dirt to maintain moisture and prevent overheating of roots. Water regularly, especially in warm weather, but avoid overwatering.
The individual, who has been using Growveg.co.uk for planning and journaling their garden activities for the past four years, is anticipating growing plants that they will find useful. Their primary goal for the garden this year is to return and enjoy some downtime while re-engaging with cooking. The individual is not planning any extravagant changes in the garden this year, but rather intends to focus on making the most of their newfound time and resources.
In the past, the lack of garden work was due to the individual focusing on learning to drive. However, they successfully learned to drive in August last year, and now they are ready to turn their attention back to their garden. The individual considers Growveg.co.uk as a helpful tool for their garden-related tasks, and they have some seeds for their garden this year, ready to get started on their 2022 growing season.
The individual is planning to grow a variety of kitchen-friendly plants, including cherry tomatoes, zucchini, peppers, leafy greens, radishes, carrots, and herbs like basil, rosemary, and oregano, in their home-and-garden for the 2022 growing season. As a beginner gardener, they are considering container gardening as an option, using compost-rich soil and choosing companion plants like marigolds for their garden. Additionally, they are looking forward to incorporating gardening back into their lifestyle and finding relaxation while re-engaging with cooking.
