So I've started this vegetable garden, and I'm pretty good at keeping an eye on what plants need more or less water and sunlight. I also try to plant complementary or companion plants together. However, I'm not really strict about using different types of soil or fertilizers—just sticking to one kind for everything—and I don't stress too much about spacing my plants perfectly. My goal isn't to max out my harvest or anything. I keep a spreadsheet to track what I need to know for each plant, but it feels like I keep finding new things to worry about and it's overwhelming. I'm mainly doing this for some extra food for myself and my community, so I really want to know what's truly important to focus on.
1 Answer
Honestly, it sounds like you're on the right track! For thousands of years, people have been growing crops just fine with the basics: water, sunlight, and organic materials in the soil. Sure, adding things like chopped leaves can help, but don't feel pressured to overwhelm yourself with too many products. Keep it simple!