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Get going with first-time growing

If you're new to the growing veg adventure, then welcome! People growing their own veg come from all walks of life; in fact, it's an all-inclusive club with no barriers to class, age, gender, race, religion or political persuasion. Some have been growing for many years, others are just starting out and maybe a little unsure of the journey ahead. What can I grow? What tools do I need? What do I need to know?

Well, how long is a piece of garden string? fu your experience grows, you gradually become more knowledgeable, more aware of the resources available to you and more confident in your abilities. You also realise just how rewarding growing your own veg can be, combining the satisfaction of eating your own fresh produce with the mental and physical well-being that comes with the process of growing it. fu an old Chinese proverb goes, 'Life begins when you start a garden.'

WHAT DO PLANREOUIRE ?

It might seem obvious but just to lay the foundation all plants need the following: a growing medium (e.g. compost, soil), the right ambient temperature, air, water, light, and a

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