New to gardening? You’re in the right place.
Best Garden Channel exists for one reason: to help real people grow real food without wasting time, money, or weekends on advice that doesn’t pan out.
I’m Craig. I’m an attorney, a dad, and an active member of my church community. I started gardening because I wanted a place to slow down — and I quickly realized most gardening content online is either too complicated, too expensive, or just plain wrong. So I started testing things myself and putting the results on YouTube.
Here’s where to begin.
Step 1: Watch the beginner series on YouTube
If you’ve never gardened before, start here. These videos cover everything from picking a location to your first harvest — in plain language, no fluff.
Step 2: Build your first raised bed
If you’re going to start with one thing, make it a raised bed. You get full control over your soil, far fewer weeds, better drainage, and a much higher success rate in your first season compared to in-ground planting.
I’ve tested several raised bed brands extensively. My top recommendation right now is VegoGarden — the build quality is exceptional and they hold up for years. I have an exclusive discount code for Best Garden Channel readers:
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Step 3: Get the free regrowing guide
One of the easiest ways to start growing food right now — before you even have a garden — is to regrow vegetables from your grocery store scraps. Green onions, lettuce, celery, basil. It costs nothing and you’ll see results in days.
Step 4: Join the community
38,500 gardeners are already sharing wins, asking questions, and helping each other in the Great Big Garden Community Facebook group. It’s free, friendly, and genuinely useful.
Step 5: Read the blog
Every guide on this site is written from real experience. No recycled content, no vague advice. If I haven’t tested it, I don’t write about it.