Vegetable Garden

Vegetable Garden

This garden demonstrates that you don’t need a large garden to grow vegetables. Although the area is small, we can still grow a wide variety of vegetables. One way that you can achieve this is by utilizing vertical space in your garden. Vining plants that typically grow along the ground like zucchini and squash, can be tied to trellises to give you more room in a small garden. If you don’t want to worry about tying up plants, you can also select a vegetable that will climb naturally such as beans or peas. Growing vegetables in pots or containers is also a great way to garden if you do not have space for a large bed or planter, for more information visit UW-Madison Growing Vegetables in Containers. To learn more about how to start a vegetable garden, visit UMN Extension Extension Planting a Vegetable Garden.

Vegetable gardens are a great option for reducing food costs and increasing access to healthy food. To learn more about how to harvest and preserve vegetables from your garden, visit UMN Extension Harvesting Your Home Garden and UMN Extension Preserving Your Vegetables.