Have you ever grown you own food

Question

i would love to but i dont know how can you give me any advice

Answer 1

I've got a herb garden. Dos that count?

Answer 2

Only basic greenhouse fruits like Tomato and Strawberries!

Advice: Get a greenhouse, or proper heating/humidity to grow nice fruit and vegetables.

Answer 3

Yes - anyone can put a small fruit tree in a bucket of earth, grow a load of potatoes (from sprouting ones in your own larder!) in a dustbin of earth, and most soft fruits are so easy to grow that without care they'll take over. Vegetables need their own small bit of ground, but you can even plant flowers between them if you want to ! ! !

Answer 4

where do you live

Visit your local hardware and nursery. ask questions..

you may want to start with containers and potting soil

Answer 5

no but i found some pizza down the back of the couch once which had stuff growing on but i cant take credit for that

Answer 6

Yes I grew a Sunday Roast once. Very rare plant though.

Answer 7

I'm growing some lettuce & betroot in some patio tubs. Dead easy - just plant the seeds & water.

Answer 8

It's easy to grow your own veggies.  The most important thing to know is the length of your growing season, because of the germination of different seeds, etc.  I live in an area with a rather short growing season so we grow basic things (potatoes, carrots, herbs, strawberries, zucchini and lettuce this year, for example).  Really, all you need is dirt, seeds and water.  

Stop by your local garden centre and ask questions if you are unsure of anything.  That's how I got started.

Answer 9

Plant a garden and buy fruits and vegetables. Its as simple as that.

Answer 10

yes, growing tomatoes as we speak. i have 3 plants- one has 67 tomatoes, one has 52 and the third has 49.

yes, i am that anally retentive, i have counted!!

I am EXCITED!! I live in london, i have a pokey wee garden- it IS exciting!!!

Thats not mentioning the hanging baskets i have full of determinate tomato plants.

Down the back in the shady area I have lettuce, carrots, brussel sprouts, beetroot and cabbage growing.

Also wild strawberries and normal strawberries in pots on the patio. And many many herbs and edible flowers like nasturtium!!

its actually ridiculously easy! try it!!

you dont need a greenhouse- there are at least a few veg you can grow in any climate!!

Oooh and my neighbours have damson tree and a pear tree- but most of their trees hang over my garden and last year i got LOTS of windfall (to be honest, apart from the trunk-most of the pear tree hands over into my garden so i feel i have dibs on the fruit anyway!!!

What would you LIKE to grow? ANd where do you live?

Answer 11

Start with some fresh herbs.  You can plant them anywhere (pots on the patio or kitchen or a full garden).  Start with the basics, rosemary, thyme and basil.

Depending on the on your space, tomatoes, lettuces and soft squashes are easy.

Check with your local agricultural agencies (usually listed in the phonebook) to tell you what grows best in your area.

As far as meat is concern, once again check with your local farmer's markets to find good sources.  Unless you have lots of room and some idea of how to take care of livestock, it's best to use other local sources.

Using local food/farmers markets is not only good for the environment (less transportation impact); you get what is truly fresh and seasonal

Answer 12

Yes- I grow my own tomatoes, cucumbers, radishes, and all kinds of hot peppers and herbs. It's my little escape from my hectic work schedule and from the hustle and bustle of the city.

I travel a lot for work, so my husband does most of the work, but I still enjoy helping out whenever I can.

If you don't have a garden, you can buy pots with different herbs or small jalapenos- those require very little attention and they really brighten a meal.

If you have a garden, the sky is the limit. The people at the local nursery can give you better advice about what grows well in your area, and at which times of the year.

How, what, and when to plant depends a lot on where you live and on how much time and effort you're willing to put into gardening. If you add some details about your approximate location/climate,  you'll probably get better info.

Local universities often have useful sites about local gardening, so that can be a good place to start.

Answer 13

i did