i am going to probably pot most of my herbs and tomatoes, jalapenos and i bought a big bag of GARDEN soil then i wondered if maybe i should have bought the bag called POTTING soil instead or are they pretty much the same.

I live in oklahoma and there are many good vegetable plants that grow well here, I have wanted a garden for a long time but was always working full time, now I’m a stay at home mom. Anyway, i want to plant, corn, bell peppers , zucchini, cauliflower, cucumbers (one row each), jalapeno, tomatoes and spinach (two rows each) strawberries (3 or 4 shorter rows), a few herbs and a row of blackberry’s (to grow on trellis). I have had potted plants and helped out many family members with they’re gardens so I have knowledge but never actually had one myself, about what size plot do i need for all of those plants?

what do you use on your plants to keep them chemical free but to encourage growth?
i’m talking about mainly herbs & vegetables
chives/oregano/basil etc
onions/carrots/radish/lettuce/tomatoes etc

i have potted all the seeds indoors and they are about 3" average just now and wont be planting outside for a few weeks yet but wondered what you use to encourage growth

thank you

I read that you shouldn’t go overboard. I definitely want tomatoes. I was thinking some fresh herbs. I need one or two more ideas and tips on being an effective gardener. Thanks!

Yesterday I dug a 2 foot by 8 foot patch in my backyard that I plan to use for a small veggie/herb garden. The soil is in reasonably good condition and looks to be sandy and clayey. I plan to add some organic material from my compost heap when it produces some more hummus.

Other than that, is there anything else I need to do with the soil to ready it for planting? I don’t plan to plant anything fancy, just some basil, rosemary, mint, oregano, tomatoes, strawberries, blackberries and a few other things. I’m just concerned because I’ve never gardened before.

The spot I’ve picked gets lots of sun 10-plus hours a day. I plan to start small and add on if my first fruits are successful. Any tips on knowing when the soil is ready to plant?
Someone has said my garden isn’t big enough. I can make the garden as large as I like. I just have to get the mattock out of the shed and start pounding away. Unfortunately, that doesn’t answer my question as to what to do with the soil.

Hi,

Please give me your feedback on
1. Would you prefer to buy fresh local produce like tomatoes, Micro-greens, Mushrooms, Lettuce( from a greenhouse) which were produced with the help of the disabled?
2. Would you buy flowers which were produced by disabled people
3. What do you feel about buying aromatic oils extracted from herbs produced by people with special needs?

Your response is very valuable.
Thanks