Starting a vegetable garden can be one of the most rewarding hobbies you ever pursue. Gardening is a source of relaxation and exercise, while yielding hundreds of dollars worth of fresh and delicious produce. It's also extremely rewarding to watch the seeds you plant and care for grow into mature plants.

If you're ready to take the plunge and start your first vegetable garden, this article will help you understand what you're getting into and the steps you'll need to take to make it to that first harvest.

The garden in summer

Things to Consider Before You Start

Gardening, especially for those without experience, goes a lot better if planned properly beforehand. So before you take a shovel to your front yard, here are some important questions to consider: