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We offer a detailed planting calendar and step-by-step guide for beginner gardeners
Your perfect planting calendar in two easy steps
1. Find Your USDA Zone – Not sure which zone you’re in? Click here to view the official USDA map.
2. Find Your Planting Calendar – Once you know your zone, choose the detailed planting guide we’ve created for you below.
Your Fall Garden: What to Plant Now
How to Grow Garlic: The Complete Guide from Seed to Harvest
Plant garlic cloves now as an investment for next summer’s gourmet harvest. Fall planting gives them the essential winter chill needed to transform a single clove into a full, flavorful bulb. It’s one of the most rewarding and low-maintenance crops for planning ahead.
How to Grow Kale: The Complete Guide from Seed to Harvest
Sow kale now to let it mature in the cool autumn air, which will make its leaves incredibly sweet after the first frost. It’s one of the most productive and cold-hardy greens for extending your harvest season.
How to Grow Spinach: The Complete Guide from Seed to Harvest
Don’t let your garden season end with summer! Cool weather is coming, and it’s the perfect time to plant spinach. Sow seeds now for a delicious and incredibly healthy fall harvest that can last for months.
How to Grow Lettuce: The Complete Guide from Seed to Harvest
As cooler weather arrives, it’s the perfect time to start your fall salad garden. Sow now for a season-long harvest of crisp, homegrown greens.
How to Grow Radishes: The Complete Guide from Seed to Harvest
The garden’s fastest reward! Plant these seeds in warm soil for the sweetest, crunchiest harvest in just one month.
First Time Gardening? My Top Picks for Zero-Failure Vegetables
The Classic Garden: Guides to the Most Popular Vegetables
Ready to start your first vegetable garden?
Don’t let uncertainty hold you back. Our complete beginner’s guide demystifies the entire process. Learn how to plan your space, enrich your soil, and select the perfect tools, setting you up for a successful and rewarding first harvest.