A successful garden begins with selecting a site where vegetables, herbs, and fruits will thrive
- Choose a site that receives eight to ten hours of full sunlight a day.
- Ensure that soil is well-drained.
- Choose a reletively level spot or build terraces across sloping land.
- Avoid planting near trees; in addition to creating shade, trees compete with plants for water and nutrients.
- Protect plants from danaging winds by planting them in a location bordered by a structure that blocks wind.
- Avoid low areas that may harbor frost that will nip spring seedlings and late-season crops.
- Site the garden for convenience: close to a water source, and close to the house and kitchen, if possible.
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