As soon as the days stretch longer and the trees start showing the faintest hint of green, I dive headfirst into my gardening adventures. While I can't claim to have been born with a naturally green thumb, I've picked up plenty of wisdom through trial and error over the years, and I've managed to cultivate some delicious vegetables along the way. While there's no shortage of gardening guides out there, this one is tailor-made for beginners—the urban apartment dwellers, the fresh-faced homeowners, the window-sill gardeners. After all, every gardener has to start somewhere, and whether your garden is big or small, it's still a garden.

In this guide, we'll cover all the basics, from finding the perfect spot to plant to the ongoing care your garden will need. Plus, I'll tackle some of the FAQs I'm sure you're itching to ask. So, dust off your cottagecore dreams and let's get growing!