Patch offers a number of ways to ease you into growing edibles, such as the Noocity Growbed, which helps to take care of the watering that veggies need to grow. You can also start from scratch with the Miracle-Gro seed pods.
But just because you can grow from seed, doesn’t mean you have to. There are all sorts of benefits to buying a plant that’s ready to go, and most gardeners play pick and mix with buying starter seedlings, seeds and fully grown plants.
No two types of plants grow at a similar pace. Some, like Boo (below), will fill your space with green abundance within months if you treat her right. Others are happy to stay as they are, with only a little incremental growth over several years. Fast-growing plants can be controlled by being kept in a container, but they may need to be repotted after a year or two to keep growing.
If you’re staying put for a while and want to grow your garden - indoor or out - with time, then you can buy smaller plants and let them develop in their own time. Alternatively, if you want to transform a space overnight, you’re better off buying the biggest plants you can get.
This article was written by our good friend, Alice Vincent (aka @noughticulture). For more practical advice on how to become a plant-pro check out her book How to Grow Stuff. It’s a simple, straightforward and no-fuss guide to gardening for beginners and those who have already learned to love plants.
