How to Grow Anything: Food Gardening for Everyone

Course Overview

Grow it, harvest it, eat it. If that sounds simple, it surely will be after you’ve completed this food gardening series. Growing your own food is one of the most rewarding activities you can undertake. Whether you live in a rural area or a city lot, almost anyone can cultivate a simple garden, regardless of skill level or busy schedules.

This course serves as a practical guide for cultivating fresh produce from seed to harvest, taught by renowned horticulturist Melinda Myers. With twelve hands-on lessons, you will gain abundant tips and tricks to help you grow herbs, vegetables, and fruits both indoors and outdoors.

Video Lectures

01: Jump-Start Your Edible Garden

Get started on growing your own delicious foods any time of year with sprouts, micro-greens, and windowsill herb gardens.

Duration: 32 min

02: Planning for Gardening Success

Explore design ideas for your growing space, with tips for spacing and layout to ensure a successful gardening season.

Duration: 31 min

03: Building Your Garden Foundation

Learn about ideal soil composition and techniques for preparing your garden bed to set a strong foundation for your plants.

Duration: 31 min

04: Starting Plants from Seeds

Discover how to start common plants such as tomatoes and peppers from seeds indoors, with essential tips on watering and lighting.

Duration: 33 min

05: Planting Vegetables and Herbs

Understand how to prep the soil and plant seeds for various vegetables and herbs, whether you’re starting from seeds or young plants.

Duration: 27 min

06: Low-Maintenance Garden Tips

Find ways to reduce maintenance and increase your garden’s success with time-saving strategies like mulching and weeding.

Duration: 32 min

07: Small Fruit Cultivation and Care

Learn the principles of growing small fruits such as strawberries and blueberries, from plant selection to soil preparation.

Duration: 27 min

08: Growing Fruit Trees

Gain guidelines for selecting and planting fruit trees, along with tips for training and pruning to maximize productivity.

Duration: 29 min

09: Eco-Friendly Pest Management

Explore common pests and diseases you may encounter and discover effective ways to manage them in your garden.

Duration: 30 min

10: Food Harvesting Tips and Tricks

Understand the best practices for harvesting fruits and vegetables to boost your garden’s output.

Duration: 30 min

11: Composting and Vermicomposting

Turn kitchen scraps and garden waste into organic matter for your garden through simple composting techniques.

Duration: 32 min

12: Extending the Growing Season

Learn various methods to protect your plants from frost and extend the growing season, like using cold frames and greenhouses.

Duration: 29 min