Growing a Vegetable Garden requires that you learn about: your local frost date. Successfully growing vegetables (indoors) can only occur within a short season that starts with the first fall frost of autumn and the earliest possible killing frost of Winter. The first fall frost can loosely be defined as a temperature which is closer to freezing for a short period of time than the official frost date, which is usually calculated using the latest temperatures on the weather station chart. This is why some gardeners plant their vegetables (both indoors and out) just before the first fall frost, others wait until after. Most vegetable seeds are best sown in early autumn and some seeds require to be sown in late summer or early fall, in order to provide them with the best chance of survival.

The type of vegetables you will be growing will greatly affect the timing of planting seeds. Some vegetables need to be sown in summer and transplanted in winter. Other vegetables can be sown in one season and divided in two, while some vegetables may take one growing season to bloom and then require another to produce fruit or vegetables. So be sure to learn about the type of vegetables you plan to grow, if you are growing any type of aromatic vegetables be sure to plant them in early spring, as they typically flower much earlier than many other types of vegetables. If you want to grow tomatoes, peppers or lettuce try to plant them as soon as possible, in late summer or early fall, before the ground is frozen, so they will begin to produce as soon as the ground is frozen.

It is important to know when and how often you should water your plants. It is recommended that you water most garden vegetables outdoors during their first year of growing. During their second year, you can continue to water them every three weeks during warmer weather. During their third year, they will need more frequent water but no less than once a week.

For successful growing vegetables outdoors, it is important to provide a good growing environment. Make sure there is plenty of sunlight and adequate soil. You can purchase or build an inexpensive greenhouse that will provide the necessary atmosphere. If you have the room, or desire to save money on materials, you may also consider growing vegetables indoors.

One easy and popular way of growing vegetables outdoors is by starting your garden inside with a cold frame. A cold frame can be built from inexpensive materials or from metal tubing. The cold frame is designed to insulate your plants from extreme temperatures, while still allowing sufficient light to pass through to your plants. If you are planning to use your cold frame for growing vegetables, you should line the inside of the frame with a layer of gravel to help retain moisture in the soil. Make sure the gravel is perforated to prevent moisture from draining.

Another easy way of planting vegetables indoors is by growing strawberries indoors. In this case, all you have to do is create an environment where the plant will grow properly. The proper environment for strawberry planting includes a high level of humidity, a sunny location and adequate amount of water. Begin by purchasing a plant-friendly plastic mulch with a drainage hole in the bottom. Place the mulch on the bottom of a pot or container that contains several strawberries.

A third way of planting vegetables outdoors is to grow lettuce and herbs in pots and containers. All you have to do is make sure you place the pots in a spot that receives morning or afternoon sun. After planting the seeds, plant a mixture of two different kinds of herbs, one in the middle of the pot and another at the ends. Allow approximately one inch of room for each plant as well as room for the root system to develop.

The key to success when it comes to gardening is creating a plan and following through. You need to have a location and temperature in mind for your garden to grow. Create a watering schedule as well. Be consistent in your watering. Also, keep in mind the growing conditions needed for each plant. Be sure you are ready for whatever the weather brings.