Vegetable gardening
Raising vegetables, fruit and herbs to eat, from windowsill trays to allotments.
Vegetable gardening
- To start
- $40
- Each month
- $10
- Time
- 3 hours a week
- Sessions
- 30 minutes or more
- Where
- At home
- Who with
- On your own
Is it for you?
- It makes things you'll actually use.
- It's all about living things.
- It gets you outside.
- There's no one to beat, ever.
You’ll like it if
- You want to make useful things
- You want to build something of your own
- You want to switch off
Maybe not if
- You want to enjoy it from day one
- You want something fast and exciting
- You want it to be social
What it feels like
Vegetable gardeningAverage nature & Outdoors hobbyCalm
Company
Physical effort
Creative freedom
Brainwork
Hands-on
Outdoors
Quick wins
$40Costs more to start than 54% of hobbies
$10Over a year, more than the kit
$160About $1 an hour at 3 hours a week
What to buy first
Buy this firstGrow ContainersSee our tested picks
Borrow from a friend or buy second-hand first. Upgrade once you know you will keep going.
Your first session
Sow salad leaves and radishes in a container and pick them in four weeks.
30 minutes or moreAt homeVery easy to start
Questions
How much does vegetable gardening cost to start?
About $40 if you rent or borrow where people usually do, then about $10 a month once you are going.
How much time does vegetable gardening take?
About 3 hours a week to enjoy it and get better, in sessions of 30 minutes or more.
Can I do vegetable gardening at home?
Yes. Needs a table or a corner.
Is vegetable gardening good for beginners?
Yes. It is very easy to start as a complete beginner. A good first session: Sow salad leaves and radishes in a container and pick them in four weeks.
Do I need other people for vegetable gardening?
No. It works fine on your own.