Mike’s Garden

Start a garden you’ll actually enjoy.

Honest, first-hand gardening for beginners. No jargon, no big budget, and no green thumb required.

Where to begin

StartBeginner GardeningFirst steps, choosing plants, sowing seeds, and keeping it simple enough to stick with.GrowGrowing Food & PlantsVeg, herbs, houseplants, and turning kitchen scraps into free compost.BuildGarden ProjectsSimple builds and spaces that make your garden a nicer place to be.

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You don’t need a green thumb to begin. Just a sunny corner and a willingness to learn from a dead plant or two.Mike