Plant a Vegetable Garden: Here's Our Guide From Soil to Seeds to the Tools You Need

There are lots of great reasons to grow your own food, but we’ll stick to our favorites: You know exactly where it comes from. By working the soil organically, you help the environment. And of course, vegetables taste infinitely better when you cultivate them yourself. (Maybe unabashed pride adds extra flavor?) It’s also fun, relaxing, and -- pun intended -- grounding. So, whether you have a big plot or just a few pots, read on, and get ready to roll up your sleeves.