2. Thomas Disselkamp is a product development
specialist at 3M Company in St. Paul, Minnesota,
where he leads project teams and provides
assistance with electrical and optical system
development. In his free time, Thomas Allen
Disselkamp enjoys vegetable gardening and
landscaping.
Vegetable gardening offers many rewards,
including, of course, fresh produce and time
spent outside in the sun. However, many may be
hesitant to start a garden due to lack of
knowledge. One of the first steps to beginning a
vegetable garden is finding the perfect spot.
3. There are three basic requirements that a space
should meet in order to be suitable for a garden.
First, the garden should get at least six to eight
hours of sun. This is crucial to the well-being of
most vegetables, though some, including lettuce
and spinach, can thrive with more shade. Next,
the garden needs to be close to a source of
water, which is especially important during dryer
times. Finally, the garden needs good soil.
Vegetables grow best in moist, organically rich
soil, such as compost or peat moss.
