Essential tips for beginner gardeners, focusing on starting small, plant selection, spacing and companion planting, along with maintenance strategies and the value of involving children and keeping a gardening diary.

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Pictured: An all-container first garden

Links:

“Beyond the Garden Basics” Newsletter (Mar. 21 edition features more about first gardens)

Dave Wilson Nursery https://www.davewilson.com/home-garden/

Six-inch mesh grid reinforcement wire

Hori Hori Knife

Soil Moisture Meter

Soil Thermometer

Smart Pots

Planting Calendars by USDA Zone (from Urban Farmer)

Planting Calendar for Northern California

Manual Water Timer

Drip Irrigation Systems for Containers

Microsprayers

All About Farmer Fred:
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The Farmer Fred Rant! Blog
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