How can I clean up my garden and utilize the small space I have?

[Ingrid_N]

I am still a teenager so I live with my parents. I have been looking a lot into all of the chemicals in store bought produce. (maybe a bit too much lol)

I have a really old raise bed garden back from when I was 10! My mom isn't interested in gardening whatsoever but has given me permission to use that space. It's only 3' by 6'. It is completely overrun with weeds! I don't really know much about gardening but I would like to plant a bit of produce in spring to be a bit healthier. How do I winterize it? does it need to be winterized? what types of food can grow well in the small garden?

 

[GodLovesU]

If I were you I would wait for the cold to kill the weeds.Then ,in spring, I would pull up the weeds,put down new soil,and fertilize.Next I would consider what plants do you use a lot?.Do you want herbs,tomatoes,etc.Squash or Watermelons would be kind of large for that bed.You also need to pay attention to what grows best at what time in your zone.Good luck!Also here’s a link to one of BackyardChicken’s sister site for gardening. https://www.theeasygarden.com/

 

[SmiYa0126]

Hi! What veggies do you like?

 

[Ingrid_N]

@SmiYa0126
I love broccoli and lots of different peppers! those along with carrots, cherry tomatoes, and cucumbers are my favorites!

 

[GodLovesU]

Cherry tomatoes would be great for a bed!You could probably only have a few cucumber plants.As for Broccoli and Carrots ,depending on your zone, they needed to be planted in late winter,I believe.