What’s the Best Way to Get Started?
1. Your neighbors! They were once starting out just like you. If they are growing something you want to know about ask! Chances are you can grow it too!
2. Your farm supply and feed store. (IFA or similar) These guys usually grow on a larger scale, but that doesn't make them any less experienced! You'd be surprised what tips and tricks you may learn!
3. Your local agriculture extenstion, every state has one, we work closely with ours at USU and suggest you look up yours! Your extension has likely tested soils in your area, and grown every seed under the sun to determine what works best for your exact growing environment! To look up your extension start here.
4. Get familiar with your local climate and read up on hardiness zones and what they mean in terms of seed hardiness and how well it will grow in your area of the world.
5. Determine your growing space and begin thinking about what you want to grow. Become familiar with terms like "hybrid", "non-GMO", and "organic". Check out our seed-type guide here.
More Resources:
We don't claim to know everything about gardening (although we do know quite a lot.) Here are some of our favorite websites and resources, to help you give your garden the best start possible.