why is gardening so complicated

  is it just me or is gardening really difficult to understand it is like a scientific plan lol i am sure nothing will ever grow for me lol

Growing stuff is not complicated, only people complicate things    A seed is destined to grow so don't worry as plants will pick up the negative vibes 

The seed packets are usually excellent and contain all the information so make sure you read them before sowing and then take note of the follow-up advice. Biggest mistake folks make is to sow at the wrong times   

pawsnclaws - I say to anyone, just give it a try and don't worry too much about it.  You'll be surprised what will grow quite well with very little gardening experience or knowledge (apart from some basics like reading seed packet instructions, watering and sunlight)

Then, you'll look at your neighbours crops and think, "well mine were alright, but look at the size of those", or "how does he get his/hers to look so great" ... that's when you want to learn about composts, manures, pH, fertilisers, netting, pest control and thereafter it becomes a lifetime learning experience.  However, we all want people to start off well from the beginning and want to share our knowledge. and that's when it can become an information overload especially when we all do things slightly different to each other.  Before you know it, you'll be joining those ranks (honest!) 

stuff grows without our help as in nature. You only have to look at weeds to see that so stop worrying. Some fall by the wayside and wither but most will reward you.  Start off with easy stuff that you know you like to eat.  A courgette is a good one to start off with as is a runner or French bean, sweetcorn is easy too but so rewarding. Slurp

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Then, you'll look at your neighbours crops and think, "well mine were alright, but look at the size of those", or "how does he get his/hers to look so great" ...

This really is a case of size doesn't matter, it's the taste that matters when you eat it. 

depends what it is    And in relation to why is gardening so complicated, it was only an example of why people make an active attempt to learn how to grow better stuff.

  wise words, I'll have to remember them!

Last year (our first year) it all seemed too complicated, everything was new and carried with it nervous indecision...shall I, shan't I, will it fail, will it grow? Then after actually doing something, like roughly dig a bed and plant a few plants, it all became much easier and much more obvious... even if you do it the wrong way at the wrong time you often end up with something that tastes great and makes you feel great for growing it too.

The following years are then used to perfect the skills and try out new things, for example this year I have sowed four butternut squash seeds, I will have NO IDEA what to do with them when they germinate but I don't care, that is the fun part... finding out and going for it!