Starting A Vegetable Garden

Growing vegetables from seeds or transplants is a rewarding endeavor for the whole family. It is a hands-on hobby that requires frequent monitoring for pest problems and watering.

Choose crops that mature quickly in your growing zone. Consult the seed packet or online for planting instructions. Site your vegetables in a spot with good drainage.

Tucked away on school grounds south of Brisbane, food is being grown in vegetable patches for not only the students, but needy families in surrounding suburbs. 

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