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...
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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...
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...
Lettuce is a popular cool-season crop that is usually planted in the Spring and Fall. It is a great vegetable for beginning gardeners because it can be directly sown in...
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,...
October might seem like too late in the year to be planting vegetables, but there are several varieties that should be started late in the fall so they will be...
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...
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...
While August may be prime harvest time for your survival garden, it’s also the month to get prepared for your cool weather Fall garden.
Mid-Summer is the perfect time to get your Fall garden started in order to continue enjoying the best survival food later in the year. The sun and warm weather will...