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By Kirsten Klahn Special to The Freeman BROOKFIELD – You don't need to have a green thumb to grow a veg- etable garden. In fact, all it takes is an under- standing of some of the basics. But, before planting, start planning, said Chris Simon, who operates Simon's Gardens, 14780 W. Greenfield Ave., Brookfield. First, pick a sunny spot. Simon said he also recommends doing a soil test, which will give gardeners a bet- ter idea of what fertilizers the veg- etables will need. It can be done in the spring, but ideally should be done in the fall, Simon said. Getting started Two key things to keep in mind: temperature and seasons. Before purchasing vegetables, study up on the different temperature require- ments. For early spring, peas, onion plants, potatoes, strawberries, rasp- berries, rhubarb, and anything in the cabbage family will grow well, Simon said. For spring to late spring, tomatoes, cucumbers, zuc- chini, eggplant, herbs, peppers and beans are great options. If beginners want to start with a safe option, begin with transplants, rather than seeds, which can be picked up at a garden center, Simon said. It's also OK to start small, said Ann Wied, a horticulture educator at the Waukesha County University of Wisconsin Extension. Start with just a few vegetables, which can be planted in the ground or even a container, Wied said. "If you grow plants in a few small- er containers and have lettuce, onions and radishes, you have enough to grow for a salad," she said. Wied said she recommends begin- ners start with radishes, carrots, peppers or onions. All four are fairly low maintenance, she said. Barbara Eash antiques column 6B Is there an ANNOYING NOISE or RINGING IN YOUR EARS? Tuesday, May 20th, 6pm Crowne Plaza, 10499 West Innovation Drive (Hwy 100 & Watertown Plank Road), Wauwatosa Register online: advent.md/event-form or call (414) 771-6780. Hear Well. Live Better. Visit us at Advent.md You may have a condition known as TINNITUS. 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