A Complete Guide to Digging & Planting Your First Vegetable Garden: Tomatoes, Peppers & Herbs

Published 2018-06-06
I thoroughly cover all the aspects of starting your first vegetable garden. From selecting the right location & tracking the sun through planting, fertilizing, staking, watering tomatoes and peppers. Plus I show you how to start cilantro, dill and basil from seed. This is great video for first time gardeners. It is a complete guide to help you join the world vegetable gardening.

Table of Contents

0:00 Introduction
0:48 The Basic Size for Your First Garden
1:33 Basic Principles to Turning the Bed & Adding Bagged Soil
5:00 All the Basic Materials for Your First Garden
7:04 Picking the Right Location - Details on the Sun
8:28 Picking the Right Size for Your Garden
8:54 Cover Your Garden Space with Cardboard (4-6 Weeks)
9:38 Where to Plant Your Plants Based on Height & Shading
11:02 Creating a Weed Barrier with Cardboard
12:46 Using The Garden Soil Bags to Build Your Soil
14:04 Planting the Peppers: All the Steps
16:45 Tomato Spacing and What Indeterminate Means
17:30 Planting Tomatoes: All the Steps
21:38 Planting Chive and Oregano Transplants
23:44 Planting Basil from Seeds
25:24 Planting Dill from Seeds
26:10 Planting Cilantro from Seeds
27:26 Top Dressing with Fertilizer and Staking Your Plants
30:14 Conclusion and Watering Tips

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  • @THERUSTEDGARDEN
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  • @lelechim
    How many people are watching in April 2020 in preparation for a pandemic-induced economic depression?
  • @sher8133
    I bought seeds twice from you and you are very generous with your seeds, they germinate fast that's why i love them. Thanks, Gary. Great video!!!
  • @adayah6772
    Thanks for being so simple and straightforward with explaining and planting! The way you presented looks so easier and not overwhelming for starters like me! You are in your element. ♥️
  • Gary, I just wish to take a moment to say thanks for doing such a wonderful job. I was ignorant about farming but thanks to u, I am doing well with my back yard gardening. U have no idea what it means to me when u take the time to respond to my individual needs. I also respect u for taking the time to research in order to facilitate even the most unexpected and specific needs expressed. Keep up the good work and stay safe.
  • @1864JJAV
    Hey man, would love to see an update video of your son's garden!
  • @CristinaBeier
    Thank you! I was feeling a bit overwhelmed with what to do with a 4 x 8 in ground garden section I found on our property. I thought I had to buy good soils for the entire area. I appreciate the guidance. I can’t wait to get my plants in the ground.
  • I live in the city (Washington DC) and just found out I was successful in a lottery for a local community garden plot. It will be my first real garden! I'm so excited!! This is exactly the kind of video I needed, thanks so much.
  • @swhite8381
    Thank you for making it simple to encourage us to get out there and just plant!
  • @mattvaandering
    Remarkably therapeutic to watch someone teach and demonstrate with so much passion
  • @ 7:19 I strongly recommend moving the raised bed away from the siding of the structure and the fence to prevent severe wood rot and insect damage.
  • @Pegasus313
    Yo!!! Thank you so much for making this video. I'm starting my first garden and I had absolutely no idea where to start. I knew I would have to dig up the pre-existing garden but it's nice to see the process. I'm really trying to do a great garden this year in honor of my friend that just passed away recently so I've been trying to find resources everywhere and this one is a great start. Thanks again!
  • @TheSPEEZY99
    Love this guy, him and one other youtuber taught me every thing i know. I named my garden Seven folds gardens
  • @submissions72
    This is exactly what I needed to get ready for spring-->Summer. Thank you!
  • @bartakin
    THIS IS GREAT FOR WHOLE FAMILY BONDING BACK TO EARTH..TEACHING KIDS THE VALUE OF FOOD AND HOW NATURE OPERATES BRINGS JOY TO LITTLE ONES AND GIVES THEM SOMETHING TO DO...