https://stream.echo6.co/videos/watch/ea2eccc4-7203-4866-bf61-5ae531f03e23 I thoroughly cover all the aspects of starting your first vegetable garden. From selecting the right location & tracking the sun through planting, fertilizing, staking, watering tomatoes and peppers. Plus I show you how to start cilantro, dill and basil from seed. This is great video for first time gardeners. It is a complete guide to help you join the world vegetable gardening. Table of Contents 0:00 Introduction 0:48 The Basic Size for Your First Garden 1:33 Basic Principles to Turning the Bed & Adding Bagged Soil 5:00 All the Basic Materials for Your First Garden 7:04 Picking the Right Location - Details on the Sun 8:28 Picking the Right Size for Your Garden 8:54 Cover Your Garden Space with Cardboard (4-6 Weeks) 9:38 Where to Plant Your Plants Based on Height & Shading 11:02 Creating a Weed Barrier with Cardboard 12:46 Using The Garden Soil Bags to Build Your Soil 14:04 Planting the Peppers: All the Steps 16:45 Tomato Spacing and What Indeterminate Means 17:30 Planting Tomatoes: All the Steps 21:38 Planting Chive and Oregano Transplants 23:44 Planting Basil from Seeds 25:24 Planting Dill from Seeds 26:10 Planting Cilantro from Seeds 27:26 Top Dressing with Fertilizer and Staking Your Plants 30:14 Conclusion and Watering Tips Thanks so much for your support! Cheers & Thanks, Gary! 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