Your First Garden—Simplified. Grow Fresh Vegetables with Confidence and Joy
If you've ever wanted to grow your own food but felt overwhelmed,
Vegetable Gardening for Beginners
will guide you step-by-step—from your first seed to your first harvest.
Written by Jill McSheehy, the voice behind
The Beginner's Garden
podcast, this book takes the mystery out of gardening.
What you'll find inside:
Garden design made easy
—Plans for raised beds, containers, or small in-ground spaces
Beginner crop guides
—Simple how-tos for tomatoes, peppers, lettuce, herbs, melons, and more
Smart growing strategies
—Soil basics, sun requirements, watering, mulching, and companion planting
Troubleshooting help
—Natural ways to handle pests, disease, and uneven growth
Planning tools
—Seasonal checklists, layout templates, and weekly task guides
Grow with confidence—even if you've never planted a thing.