To address the query fully, I have gathered concise instructions for both making ice cream in the game "Grow a Garden" and starting a real-life garden. Here is the combined guide:

How to Make Ice Cream in Grow a Garden (Game)

• In the game, ice cream is made by combining specific plants as ingredients at the Cooking Pot in the middle of the island.
• Basic uncommon ice cream can be made from 1 Corn and 1 Blueberry or Strawberry.
• Higher rarity ice cream recipes include combinations like Watermelon + Corn, Banana + Watermelon or Banana + Pepper, and even Corn + Sugar Apple.
• To cook, equip ingredients, add them to the Cooking Pot, and press the Cook button.
• You can remove ingredients before cooking if needed. The cooking time depends on size and rarity of ingredients.
• Some recipes offer rewards when characters like Chris P. Bacon crave ice cream, so cooking at the right time is useful.

How to Grow a Garden (Real Life)

• Choose and mark out your garden space, clear it of grass, weeds, and level the soil.
• Design your garden layout including raised beds (for vegetables/fruits), pathways, and perennial beds.
• Use nutrient-rich, well-draining soil such as sandy loam for your raised beds.
• Decide on watering method: hand watering, drip irrigation, or garden ollas.
• Understand your climate and growing seasons to choose suitable plants.
• Pick your plants according to your garden design and season for best growth success.
• This process is dirt-involving but leads to a productive and beautiful garden.

This should provide a straightforward start both for making ice cream in the virtual game and growing a garden in reality. If needed, I can provide more detailed recipes or gardening steps.