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Everything you need to start growing your favorite fruits and vegetables no matter where you live.

There’s nothing quite like the satisfaction and self-sufficiency of growing your own fruit and vegetables at home – and they often taste way better, too. From beginners to seasoned gardeners, our resources will take your gardening to the next level. Learn to grow your favorite food at home by browsing our selection of growing guides.


EXPLORE FRUITS

Mediterranean, Sub-Tropical, Tropical Fruits, & More

Dragon Fruit
Dragon Fruit
Mango
Mangoes
Avocado
Avocado
Bananas
Banana
Papaya
Papaya
Grapes
Grapes
Pineapples
Pineapple
Peaches
Peach
Apples
Apple
Strawberries
Strawberry
Loquats
Loquat
Figs
Fig
Check out all fruit growing guides.

EXPLORE VEGETABLES

Find & Grow your Favorite Vegetables

Spinach
Spinach
Swiss Chard
Swiss Chard
Carrots
Carrots
Potatoes
Potatoes
Garlic
Garlic
Radishes
Radishes
Kale
Kale
Beets
Beets
Leeks
Leeks
Broccoli
Broccoli
Cabbage
Cabbage
Onions
Onions
Browse all guides to growing vegetables.

EXPLORE HERBS

Culinary, Medicinal, & Specialty Herbs

Basil
Basil
Lavender
Lavender
Cilantro
Cilantro
Borage
Borage
Oregano
Oregano
Mint
Mint
Sage
Sage
Rosemary
Rosemary
Thyme
Thyme
Lemongrass
Lemongrass
Dill
Dill
Aloe Vera
Aloe vera
Browse all guides to growing herbs.

EXPLORE FLOWERS

Annual, Biennial, & Perennial Flowers

Foxgloves
Foxgloves
Petunias
PETUNIA
Roses
Rose
Calendulas
Calendulas
Sunflowers
Sunflower
Dahlias
dahlias
Peonies
Peony
Marigolds
Marigolds
Orchids
Orchids
Goldenrod
Goldenrod
Cosmos
Cosmos
Sweet Alyssum
Sweet Alyssum
Browse all guides to growing flowers.

EXPLORE GARDENING BY ZONE

Tips, tricks, & advice tailored to your specific growing zone

Zone 1 Planting Guide
Zone 1 Planting Guide
Zone 2 Planting Guide
Zone 2 Planting Guide
Zone 3 Planting Guide
Zone 3 Planting Guide
Zone 4 Planting Guide
Zone 4 Planting Guide
Zone 5 Planting Guide
Zone 5 Planting Guide
Zone 6 Planting Guide
Zone 6 Planting Guide
Zone 7 Planting Guide
Zone 7 Planting Guide
Zone 8 Planting Guide
Zone 8 Planting Guide
Zone 9 Planting Guide
Zone 9 Planting Guide
Zone 10 Planting Guide
Zone 10 Planting Guide
Zone 11 Planting Guide
Zone 11 Planting Guide
Zone 12 Planting Guide
Zone 12 Planting Guide
Heat Zone Map
Heat Zone Map
Zone 13 Planting Guide
Zone 13 Planting Guide
Find Your Planting Zone
Find your planting zone
Find all gardening zones.

ORGANIC GARDENING

Let us show you how easy gardening is

Mulching
Mulching
Composting
Composting
Soil
Soil
Fertilizers
Fertilizer
Landscaping
Landscaping
Pests
Pests
Raised Beds
Raised Beds
Gardening Tools
Gardening Tools
Lawn Care
Lawn Care
Pollinators
Pollinators
Small Space Gardening
Container Gardening
FAQ’s
Garden Related FAQ
Browse all gardening tips and advice.

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