noone wrote:

Hello. Long post sorry. Well the background is I am a teenager almost 18
now you know the age . I know little of what I have read so far since I
know nothing about planting. Still I don't know much at all. I have a
little area in the back of my house, a yard. I want to garden do something
with that yard. It is a yard covered in grass in weeds we just cut it when
it gets high. So its not a nice grass lawn but just a common grassy spot
hehe. Regular crud. Problem is I don't know where to start. I know I have to
remove some grass I don't want to remove the whole thing I would get in
trouble with the folks. So I have to start with a small section.

I absolutely know nothing of terms I have read example mulch, spading, etc.
I just want to see if maybe some nice people may help me get started in a
small project in my yard. My budget is really small lol. Maybe some veggies
might be too tough. so there it is I do not know what to do and need
help.
AREA DESCRIPTION:
Its a small yard.
Seperated by a wooden fence but connected to the neighbors yard. Fence runs
above the dirt. So its like a big lawn that was constructed then divided by
a fence. But I have my share. Dont know if that matters.
Gets good sun out there. I am in South Florida. The dirt in the yard is
black.

If anyone can help a complete beginner I would really appreciate it because
I would like to grow something and feel proud about it.

Good advice from people here and never too young to start... There are
some of us young uns about (I'm only in my 20's

Note what people say.. Start small, read a lot,.. TALK to other people.
Don't be put of by what is 'seen' (a lot of the time) a pursuit of the
older generation. (It isn't but some people erceive it that way)
Gardening or ' Horticulture' to give it its technical title is for
everyone

Look at other peoples gardens /Yards (Note: US/UK term.. Yard = 'Garden'
in UK, more or less) We ususally use 'Yard' to refer to industrial
settings as in 'Builders Yard' )

Gardeners are ususally, pretty friendly and will give you tips, advice,
experience, as well as plants (if they have excess)..

Look about at your neighbours gardens and see what is DOING well.. if
there is something that appears to do well in your local area, then give
it a go and use it to learn with.. Chances are if it does well ya won;t
kill easily it by ignorance

Personally I like to grow stuff that is both ornamental AND USEFUL so I
grow things like cherry tomatoes, chillies, courgettes (zuchini) and
bits of more exotic stuff like tomatilloes.. However I also like
wildlife so plant stuff to attract birds, insects (the nice ones) etc
which benefit everyone. Herbs are fun, AND save ya money on buying
them..

Get to know your weeds. A plant is only a weed when *you* don't want
it there

Have fun, and remember.. There are NO Stupid questions

Jim
North London, England, UK