Some of my friends and I would like to start a small garden in our backyard. We live in California in the Bay Area, just for extra reference. We'd like to know this:1.) How do we get started?2.) What are some of the easiest vegetables and fruits to plant? (we were thinking lettuce, strawberries, tomatoes, or maybe some herbs like thyme or sage)3.) Should we know something about seasons/time of year to plant?4.) How would be then maintain our garden?I'll give BEST ANSWER to the person who answer all these questions in a bit of detail.THANK YOU GUYS/GALS IN ADVANCE!
Start at the book store,,,, SQAURE FOOT GARDENING. Tons of information on how to pack the most, in the smallest space, for the largest yeild. They even discuss the different types of plants, and which ones yeild the most. Also, look at starting an herb garden. Hey, they don't take up much space, and can make your store bought vegitables come to life on your plate. And have you priced good herbs and spices lately. YIKES.
First off find your gardening zone. Second lettuce is a cool plant, plant early in spring, strawberries the same - but cover them from the birds. tomatoes plant in early June - lots of water and sun - they are water hogs by the way...thyme and sage are great for containers,so is basil and prsley. You must water them every day tho'. You live in a zone 9 I live in a zone 5. Your growing seson is much longer. Check out National Home Garden Club for zones and tips or just search Plant hardiness zone in yahoo or google for a specific area. I hope this helps you and your friends.
