The Best Crops for Beginning Gardeners
The best beginner crops include fast-growing, low-maintenance varieties that aren’t too fussy and will survive common mistakes. We can help you choose the right seeds for beginning gardeners, whether you’re...
Learn about gardening from the basics to advanced skills. Find information on different heirloom varieties of vegetables, herbs, flowers, microgreens, and more. Enjoy the bounty of your harvest with recipes and food preservation information.
The best beginner crops include fast-growing, low-maintenance varieties that aren’t too fussy and will survive common mistakes. We can help you choose the right seeds for beginning gardeners, whether you’re...
July is a busy month for your garden. It is harvest time for many of the vegetables you planted in spring, but it is also the time to start thinking...
July is beet harvesting time! The rich, sweet flavor of beets makes them great for pickling. Stay cool in the kitchen without a water bath canner and make some quick...
The month of June isn’t too late to start growing some vegetables. If you live in USDA Hardiness Zones 3 to 8, June is a fine time to plant these...
In many zones, April is when you want to plant your cool-weather vegetables. For a specific list and start dates for crops based on your zone, you can try our...
Wondering what to plant in February? William DeMille has graciously shared his personal gardening to-do list for this month to give you some ideas. As always, consider your climate, zone, and gardening...
January is a pivotal time for gardeners. Planning and planting begin in earnest now. It may feel like spring and summer are very far away right now, as we are...
Some of you may be surprised to see a November planting guide. Our monthly planting guides are designed to help you get an overview of how you can keep growing,...
September isn't too late to plant seeds in your garden. Here are 15 vegetables you can plant in September and enjoy a harvest before or even through winter.
It may be the middle of Summer, but now is the time to be thinking about planting a fall garden. There are many vegetables that thrive in the cooler weather...
Beets are a cool-season crop that is super easy to grow and highly nutritious. Everything from the root to the greens of the beet plant is edible, making it a...
The days are getting longer and the sun is getting warmer, bringing hints of Spring. March is when things can really get started in your garden for most of the...
As anticipation grows for planting season and we’re working on our garden plans, we should take into consideration the benefits of companion planting. Pairing plant friends together will benefit the...