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Mark's tips will help you get the most out of your garden and instill within you the idea that you can garden anywhere, even in your kitchen. Feeding your plants can greatly benefit your garden, as can arranging your crops properly.

Thankfully, the main threats to your vegetable garden are reasonably predictable, easy to identify, and few in number. If you rotate your crops and tend to the soil properly you will be ahead of the game in terms of minimizing any threats.

Mark shares a few of his vegetable garden favorites including tomatoes, basil, chili peppers, and peas, while also offering insights on how best to care for each vegetable you grow, and tips on ideal companion plants.

Having properly planned for his vegetable garden, Mark is now ready to introduce you to the seeds and materials you will need for your garden, as well as sound strategies he has garnered over the years for sowing and planting.

To plan a vegetable garden Mark focuses on the flavors he wants in his dishes, and the culinary preparations he wishes to serve to family and friends, while leaving room to grow something new. Variety and freshness are also key variables.