FAMILY

THE OUTDOORS!

HOW TO START YOUR OWN GARDEN

GROWING FRUITS AND VEGETABLES can be fun, and it’s not that difficult. In two months, you’ll be able to pick and eat food that you grew yourself.

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED

1 seedling

1 bag compost

1 bag organic fertiliser

1 cultivator

1 trowel

1 watering can

WHEN TO PLANT

Spring is obviously best, but in South Africa we have a longer planting season. Access to sunlight is important, no matter which time of year you plant. Try to minimise the effect wind will have on your new plants.

WHAT TO PLANT

Ask your parents to take you to a nursery. It’s a place that sells plants and gardening equipment. Seeds can be tough for beginners, so you’ll want to buy something called a seedling. It’s a plant that’s already started growing. Think of it as the nursery giving you a head start! The easiest things to grow are strawberries, tomatoes, lettuce, and carrots. If you’re not sure