A garden shed is an essential building to any gardener. It is a place to keep your lawn and garden tools clean and dry. Garden sheds don't have to be expensive. If you know where to look, you can build a garden shed for almost free.

You can buy peppers already growing at the local greenhouse or nursery, but their choices are often limited. Many times, they don't have the pepper varieties that I want to grow. Instead of being forced to buy what they have, I like to buy my pepper seeds and start them indoors.

Every landscape and sunny kitchen windowsill should have herb plants growing. Add fresh herbs to your recipes, or to help clean the air.

If you want a detailed soil analysis, send a sample to the local county extension agent. A less detailed analysis can be done at home with a jar and some dirt from your garden.

For a great gardening experience and lots of delicious fruits and vegetables, you need to test the soil and start a compost pile.