A Complete Guide to Digging & Planting Your First Vegetable Garden: Tomatoes, Peppers & Herbs

I thoroughly cover all the aspects of starting your first vegetable garden. From selecting the right location & tracking the sun through planting, fertilizing, staking, watering tomatoes and peppers. Plus I show you how to start cilantro, dill and basil from seed. This is great video for first time gardeners. It is a complete guide to help you join the world vegetable gardening.

Table of Contents

0:00 Introduction
0:48 The Basic Size for Your First Garden
1:33 Basic Principles to Turning the Bed & Adding Bagged Soil
5:00 All the Basic Materials for Your First Garden
7:04 Picking the Right Location - Details on the Sun
8:28 Picking the Right Size for Your Garden
8:54 Cover Your Garden Space with Cardboard (4-6 Weeks)
9:38 Where to Plant Your Plants Based on Height & Shading
11:02 Creating a Weed Barrier with Cardboard
12:46 Using The Garden Soil Bags to Build Your Soil
14:04 Planting the Peppers: All the Steps
16:45 Tomato Spacing and What Indeterminate Means
17:30 Planting Tomatoes: All the Steps
21:38 Planting Chive and Oregano Transplants
23:44 Planting Basil from Seeds
25:24 Planting Dill from Seeds
26:10 Planting Cilantro from Seeds
27:26 Top Dressing with Fertilizer and Staking Your Plants
30:14 Conclusion and Watering Tips

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[sher]

I bought seeds twice from you and you are very generous with your seeds, they germinate fast that's why i love them. Thanks, Gary. Great video!!!

[bartakin]

THIS IS GREAT FOR WHOLE FAMILY BONDING BACK TO EARTH..TEACHING KIDS THE VALUE OF FOOD AND HOW NATURE OPERATES BRINGS JOY TO LITTLE ONES AND GIVES THEM SOMETHING TO DO...

[debbieexcell]

Gary, I just wish to take a moment to say thanks for doing such a wonderful job.
I was ignorant about farming but thanks to u, I am doing well with my back yard gardening.
U have no idea what it means to me when u take the time to respond to my individual needs. I also respect u for taking the time to research in order to facilitate even the most unexpected and specific needs expressed.
Keep up the good work and stay safe.

[mattvaandering]

Remarkably therapeutic to watch someone teach and demonstrate with so much passion

[adayah]

Thanks for being so simple and straightforward with explaining and planting! The way you presented looks so easier and not overwhelming for starters like me! You are in your element. ♥️

[CristinaBeier]

Thank you! I was feeling a bit overwhelmed with what to do with a 4 x 8 in ground garden section I found on our property. I thought I had to buy good soils for the entire area. I appreciate the guidance. I can’t wait to get my plants in the ground.

[PriscillaPretzley]

Exactly what I was looking for! I was amazed at the small amount of videos giving advice on first-time gardening and basic supplies needed. Thanks so much!!

[swhite]

Thank you for making it simple to encourage us to get out there and just plant!

[reginawilson]

I live in the city (Washington DC) and just found out I was successful in a lottery for a local community garden plot. It will be my first real garden! I'm so excited!! This is exactly the kind of video I needed, thanks so much.

[lelechim]

How many people are watching in April 2020 in preparation for a pandemic-induced economic depression?

[TheSPEEZY]

Love this guy, him and one other youtuber taught me every thing i know. I named my garden Seven folds gardens

[jenniferjoseph]

All the details were well explained to me. I am preparing my garden today. Thank you.👍❤️

[submissions]

This is exactly what I needed to get ready for spring-->Summer. Thank you!

[Pegasus]

Yo!!! Thank you so much for making this video. I'm starting my first garden and I had absolutely no idea where to start. I knew I would have to dig up the pre-existing garden but it's nice to see the process. I'm really trying to do a great garden this year in honor of my friend that just passed away recently so I've been trying to find resources everywhere and this one is a great start. Thanks again!

[lorannharris]

I haven't been a Newby for years but I totally enjoyed this video. Started my beds the same way, with cardboard.

[MarkyMooMoo]

I’m a kid who just moved to a new house and I’ve never done gardening and my dad really wants me to so.. I came here to see how to get started and this is really helpful. Thank u :D

[stickoboyhotmail]

A very comprehensive video for a starter, appreciate it.

[elvinadaliyong]

Thank you so much for your patience showing how to start, it's refreshing for me as a beginner, others dont even touch the soil, and i had to find someone who does so i would know how to start from nothing, appreciate much, GOD bless.

[jonina]

I just came across this because i'm getting into gardening in the spring (Australia). Enjoyed this video very much as it was super informative. :)