Have you started your gardening yet?

Go ahead and plant away! Many people grow indoor, or deck gardens. You can grow many things in pots and planters when you don't have a plot of land to use. Personally I grow marigolds each year. (Although I was lazy last year and didn't get to it) But I grow them in pots because I want to be able to arrange them around the deck or patio or where ever we sit outside - marigolds are good at keeping mosquitos away. I just bought a big package of assorted seed packs from Walmart and I plant 3 seeds in little cups (you know those condiment cups - the tall ones - you often get from carry-out places - those are great to use. So are Chuck-E-Cheese token cups - they even have holes for drainage!) Once the seedlings have grown tall enough to replant I put them in big pots - about 2-3 per pot. Walmart has plastic pots for real cheap and in all different sizes. I also use the "Expert" brand potting soil from Walmart. It's an orange bag. (The cheaper kind I don't like because it's too fluffy and doesn't soak up water the way regular dirt does.) The orange bag stuff works great so in my opinion, no need to upgrade to expensive MiracleGro either. My marigolds got really tall in their pots and had lots of long-lasting blooms. Herbs can grow great in pots too. I say go for it and let this be an experiment to you. You can develop your own methods of pot gardening.

I havent started working in the flower beds or gardens yet. Its too early here in Ohio. I think you should plant your seeds, if they are just annuals they will only last for the season anyways. If you dont want to take the time to care for them this year, then perhaps you should wait till you have your own place if its soon enough. Some seeds will last for a while before they dry out.

I actually have things started indoors. Here's a shot of the green beans. I have a couple discussions started actually about my indoor prep for a Minnesota Spring garden. I say plat the flowers and learn about things growing then you'll be ready for the outdoor garden(s). HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB!!~

Well sweety I do not take after my Grandad - he was an amazing Gardner but i have a brown thumb instead of a green one! My other half and 6 year old daughter do all the gardening but then again Niamh has always loved Gardening and she is always 'helping' my friends partner who really knows what he is doing! I think they planted potatoes the other day and these always taste better when they are home grown! I would give it a shot sweety as you say it will be good practise and if you sow them in a large planter and pots and things you can always take them to your new place with you! xxxx

I think you're right about getting the experience. I wished I would have done that before I moved into my house. Then again, I have been here 15 years and I am still learning. LOL