Things You'll Need:
- Vegetable seeds
- Gardening tools
- Canning jars
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Step 1
photo by Cog Dog BlogPlan the types of vegetables you are going to grow. You should plan your garden so you can get the most out of it. Choose vegetables that have a high yield such as tomatoes, peppers and beans. Avoid plants that take up a lot of space like zucchini or squash, or plant them at the edge of your garden so they don't disturb the other plants. Use your space wisely by growing vine plants like peas and beans in areas where there is little to no space. You can begin to grow your garden upward by adding a fence or trellis.
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Step 2
photo by JhritzOnce your garden begins to produce vegetables you can sell the excess. Begin by checking if there is a local farmers' market in your area. Most farmers' markets welcome local growers.
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Step 3
photo by Girl ReporterYard sales are popular in the summer. If you have items you need to get rid of you can have a sale and include a table of your vegetables. If you don't want to have a yard sale you can create a vegetable stand in your front yard. Check your neighborhood laws and codes to see if this is allowed. Vegetable stands are common in rural areas.
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Step 4
photo by Lily SusieIf you grow heirloom vegetables, make sure to open-pollinate and space your vegetables correctly to prevent cross-pollination. Many seed companies will buy traditional plant seeds. You can also sell your seeds at the local farmers' market, food cooperative or stores.
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Step 5
photo by Mr GlusnifferOffer local foods stores and cooperatives a discount to buy your homegrown vegetables, and sell what doesn't sell at the farmers' market or your home vegetable stand.
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Step 6
photo by SvadilfariMake sauces, jams, jellies or baked items from the vegetables grown in your garden, or use your canning jars to pickle and store any excess vegetables you don't sell fresh. These can be sold at farmers' markets, at local stores or from your front lawn.
Comments
mburt said
on 11/28/2009 Good article.