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Grow a Small Vegetable Garden

Humans have been growing their own food for many years now. Historians believe that hunter-gatherer societies gradually became agricultural societies around ten thousand years ago. And though farms remain a vital to our survival, few people need to grow their own food. After all, there are supermarkets.

In fact, most people who grow their own food grow it in small gardens in their backyards. Why do people do this? For many folks it is a fun and rewarding hobby, while others are only interested in saving money as food prices continue to rise. Let us take a moment to discuss what it takes to grow a garden without pest control in Liverpool.

Where to start? For the beginner, planting a successful garden is all about planning. Step one is plot selection. You will need to locate a small plot of land that is at least eight feet by ten feet. This area must receive ample sunlight, at least eight hours a day in the summertime, and it should not be next to any bushes, trees or shrubs. Their roots will rob your garden of water.

If you live in a rural area, rabbit, deer and even geese can be a big problem. For most small gardens, a small wire mesh fence about a foot high is enough to keep out most critters. What to plant? As a beginner, it is best to start slow with eight to twelve low-maintenance vegetables. Onion, tomatoes, peas, beets, carrots and lettuce all fit the bill.

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