How to Start a Vegetable Garden (Quick and Easy)

For more ideas and tips for growing in containers, check out this video:

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Want to grow your own veggies, fruits and herbs, but think you don't have time? Try these quick, easy and fuss-free ways to get started, no matter what space you have available. Got space for some pots on a patio? Great. Want to start a veggie patch and make a raised bed? We've got you.

In this week's episode, Ben offers up some simple projects to get you started in next to no time. In fact, we reckon you could be up and running in only 60 minutes...

[cjshake]

If you are on the edge of starting a garden just do it! You never know what’s round the corner and what we need to be prepared for 💪

[desislavagocheva]

Ben, I think you are God sent. You have so much love, passion and understanding for nature processes and the plants. I cannot stop watching your videos even during working time :D. Keep up with the good work. You are a true inspiration for all of us who have love for gardening <3

[TheTomC]

Gardening, for me, has been a hundred times better for my depression than any antidepressant. They should prescribe it!

[Herhighness]

Gardening DEFINITELY transforms one’s life. Just yesterday I sat next to a strawberry plant and cried as it reminded me of a very tough time of childhood when I found a small strawberry patch in a ravaged yard on the side of my home. It was so pretty and out of place. It had to have survived the worst conditions given its location…but it lived.

[laggywarden]

I’ve planted a lot of things in my pots that I have. I’ve planted peas, potatoes, carrots, broccoli, some herbs, strawberries, lettuce, and garlic outside. Inside I have tomatoes, beans, and cantaloupe.

[seanjamescameron]

First task of any new garden - set up a shed so you have a place to make a cuppa tea.

[KCAYU]

Thank you again, Ben! You are my favorite Gardening Mentor. You offer so much information, spoken very simply, rather than making it feel overwhelming and complicated. That takes a good teacher. You invite inspiration and relaxation about gardening. Thank you! Donna BE

[hollieT]

Thank you for creating these videos. It's really a service to us. Also, good camera angles and editing.

[nathonfrancis]

Gmornin Ben. Just had my morning walk in the garden, bout to watch your show and cook breakfast. Let's see this hour garden.

[AstonJay]

So that explains why I'm happy when I'm gardening 😄 I never knew.

[robertdoyle]

My garden keeps me going and especially at this time of the year when Mother Nature is waking up after a long winter 😊

[rawfoodelectric]

Ben, every time I see your garden tips I just smile. Thank you so much for all you do for us.

[carolineowen]

Anyone in UK, I noticed Lidl are selling pallet collar Style raised beds kits, in 2 different sizes.
They are also selling standing raised beds to, both wooden and metal.
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[FreddieMercury]

Interesting tip about separating supermarket pot-grown herbs. Never thought of that!

[trapped]

Thank you Ben!! As ever, may the Lord bless you, your family(including that precious pupper) and your garden!!!

[moonshynegirl]

I love this! I can put these up where the bunnies and groundhogs can't get them.

[MARQUISEDESADNESS]

Just put your pallet collar raised bed straight onto the patio slabs. Works perfectly for me!

[randallhermanson-id]

i love when you show your dog. being alone, my dog is with me in most situations. she even is allowed in church (i limit for occasions only) especially at picnics and outdoor worship. i have a garden this year and it is in an open field. this is perfect for her to roam while i work. i discovered years ago that the presence of a dog reduces wildlife pests especially if the dog is a hunter.

[freddythorvaldsen]

beautiful resume of my life today! starting a lot of seeds indoors waiting for a little bit warmer weather outside in Lille (France)

[danilueloo]

As always, another great video! I always find something new in each one! Thanks again Ben!!