With concern growing over the distance that modern meat and produce travels just to land on our plate, the local food movement has grown by leaps and bounds over the past decade or so. While many are content to buy from regional farmers at their local market, many want to take the next step by unlocking the potential of the fertile soil that sits on their own property. With a little planning and some sweat equity, it is simpler than you think to learn how to start your own vegetable garden.