These articles are written to apply to the northeastern corner of Illinois. Problems and timing may not apply outside of this area. With numerous garden catalogs having arrived over the past weeks and seeds starting to appear in garden centers, thoughts are again directed toward the home vegetable garden.
Success depends on a variety of factors, but includes more than just purchasing quality seeds.
Today I'll review the essential elements for success when vegetable gardening. Growing vegetables in a quality location is important. Adequate sunlight is key for successfully growing vegetables in the garden. Gardens should be as far from shade as possible. Pruning trees will help to some degree, but you can only do so much.