Lume Co. Garden Library

Your friendly guide to cottage garden greens • Beginner friendly • Vegetable focus

Cottage Garden • Sunset Palette

Grow Your First Veggies with Confidence

Welcome to Lume Co.’s gardening hub. Simple, practical guides designed for beginners. Create a charming cottage garden that thrives with edible delights.

Tip:Mulch helps conserving moisture
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What you’ll find

Easy-to-follow guides for beginners. Learn the basics of soil, sowing, watering, and care for common vegetables. Build a simple, productive plot that looks like a homey cottage garden.

Soil & Planning

  • Soil basics for vegetables
  • Raised beds and spacing
  • Crop rotation tips

Sowing & Care

  • When and how to sow
  • Watering by plant needs
  • Weed management without chaos

Seasonal Guides

  • Spring planting plan
  • Summer maintenance
  • Autumn harvest prep

Tips & Guides for Beginners

Practical, friendly advice to start growing vegetables in a cottage garden setting.

Starter Checklist

  • Choose 3 easy vegetables to start (e.g., lettuce, radishes, beans)
  • Plan sun exposure and plant layout
  • Prepare a simple watering schedule

Soil Care

  • Test soil pH; add compost to enrich
  • Mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds
  • Avoid heavy digging that disturbs soil life

Watering Basics

  • Water early morning to reduce evaporation
  • Let plants drink deeply, not often
  • Group plants by water needs

Getting Started

A simple path to your first productive bed.

  1. Assess your space and sun hours
  2. Choose 2–3 vegetables suited to your season
  3. Prepare soil with compost and gentle amendments
  4. Plant with proper spacing; label beds
  5. Establish a light, regular maintenance routine
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