The Vegetable Garden
More and more people are discovering the deep sense of fulfilment that can come from growing their own vegetables. Few experiences can match the pleasure of savouring a home-grown vegetable, with a taste, quality and freshness that can far outshine those available in the supermarkets. It is also a chance to grow and eat exotic or unusual varieties that may be difficult to obtain.
Not only can a vegetable garden reduce the family's food budget, but eating food produced in our own gardens can provide us with the satisfaction of knowing exactly where the food has come from, and how it has been handled and grown - unlike vegetables from the supermarket.
Growing vegetables doesn't have to be time-consuming or difficult, especially if you follow the advice in this guide. We have information on planning your vegetable garden, planting the seeds, taking care of the growing crops, and then harvesting and storing the final product. With some handy tips for growing organically and a range of individual guides for growing specific crops, you'll soon savouring the feeling of satisfaction as you bring fresh vegetables to the table that you have sown, tended, and harvested in your own garden.