Spring time is here again, folks, and you all know what that means! It’s time for the latest and greatest tips to make your garden as great as it can be. We will be discussing whether or not organic is the way to go for you, locations, which delicious veggies are prime for the planting, and many other useful tips.

One of the first decisions you must make when preparing your land for the 2014 season is where you want to have your garden. Remember, you want to have a relatively flat ground with plenty of sunlight. Being close to a water faucet may also prove to be helpful for those summer droughts Indiana is so used to. Once you find your location, the next step is to prepare your land. Getting a rototiller is definitely advised, but it is ultimately your choice. Once your land is prepared, the next big choice is ready to be made.

What vegetables are you going to grow? Our Indiana summers are best for bell peppers and tomatoes, but with enough care, you can grow almost any vegetable within reason. For this article, I will walk you through the process of growing a healthy, all organic, crop of delicious roman tomatoes. The first step, obviously, is getting your hands on the plants You can get cheap plants or the higher end types, but ultimately it does not matter. Next, you want to begin to dig holes that are just over the root ball, which is roughly three inches, every two feet. Then, one by one, you go and place your plants into the holes and lightly pat the dirt at the base of the plants until the plants can remain upright. The next step requires you to place tomato cages over the plants. The reason behind this is that the plants will become too heavy when the tomatoes begin to grow and the cage serves to support the plant. Once you get your cages over top, it becomes very easy. For my own garden, I prefer to water it once a day every day, unless there is rain, until the plant begins to produce in July. You will know your tomatoes are ready when they are a crisp, red color.

While that was pretty much a bare bones example of how to grow tomatoes efficiently, your crops are completely up to you. Even though it might take some research of your own, knowledge of horticulture is something that you can retain your whole life. Gardening is an easy hobby for people of all ages, and provides some pretty delicious fruits from your labor. With enough love and tender care, everyone can be able to enjoy the beauty of owning a garden. Happy planting but remember, wait until after Mother’s Day!