A good size for a beginner's vegetable garden is 6x6 feet.
A good size for a beginner's vegetable garden is 6x6 feet. Select up to five types of vegetables to grow, and plant a few of each type. You'll get plenty of fresh produce for your summer meals, and it will be easy to keep up with the chores. Growing vegetables in containers is also a good way to start out. With them, you don't even need a yard; a sunny deck or balcony work fine.