It's about this time of year that the garden starts to call my name. Nothing is quite as rewarding, on a long summer day, than spending some time with your hands in the dirt, making green things thrive (unless it's eating the fruits of your labors afterwards). No matter your situation — whether you're an experienced gardener or a novice, whether you have an entire backyard or just a tiny patio — there's a project here to inspire you.
First up: a quick tip from gardening expert Ben Gould on how to make raised planter boxes. Using planter boxes will make it easier to add the right kind of soil for your plants, control irrigation, and keep weeds in check. Which all adds up to a bumper crop of deliciousness later down the road.
Those raised planter boxes would be a great place for... tomatoes! Tomatoes are one of the easiest edible crops to grow, and homegrown tomatoes are about 50 times more delicious than the ones you find in the grocery store. Here, Ben Gould shares some tips on how to make your tomato plants big and strong.
And finally, even if you've only got a little bit of space (say, a windowsill or even a sunny corner), it doesn't mean you can't grow things you can eat. Herbs are a great crop to grow in a small space (you can check out our list of 10 easy herbs to grow here), but did you know that you can also eat flowers? You can. Watch the video above for inspiration, and then check out Ben's list of edible flowers you can grow.