You can remove the turf from the lawn using a spade or turf lifter, which will remove the top few inches of turf.
Yes, you can easily convert a lawn into a productive vegetable garden. There are a couple of different methods available. You can remove the turf from the lawn using a spade or turf lifter, which will remove the top few inches of turf. Then dig the area over, removing weeds as you go and incorporating organic matter in the soil before raking it level.