Not everyone is blessed with a green thumb, but that doesn’t mean you should shy away from starting your own garden this season.

Planting your own flowers or, if you’re feeling ambitious, fruits and vegetables, is a great way to make the most of the growing season in your area and to have fresh ingredients at the ready for home-cooked meals. (Plus, a pretty garden does wonders for your curb appeal.)

Know When They Grow

Small-Space Gardening Secrets

Should I Plant That?

Whether you have a lot of space to work with, a little patch of grass, or a windowsill, these are the gardening techniques, tips, and tricks you should be using—plus, enjoy a fun quiz that will tell you what plants grow like two peas in a pod!

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