Grow fresh food right outside your door
From seed to harvest — practical guides, seasonal tips, and tools to help you grow vegetables and herbs no matter your space or experience.
Spring Planting Guide
What to sow, when to sow it, and how to get a bumper harvest
Everything you need to grow
Whether you have a sprawling backyard or a small balcony, we have guides for every kind of grower.
Tomatoes & Nightshades
From cherry tomatoes to bell peppers — how to grow the most rewarding summer crops.
Read guides →Root Vegetables
Carrots, beets, radishes and more. Master what’s happening under the soil.
Read guides →Cooking Herbs
Basil, rosemary, thyme and more — grow fresh flavor steps from your kitchen.
Read guides →Salad Greens
Quick-growing, nutrient-packed greens you can harvest in as little as 30 days.
Read guides →Alliums & Bulbs
Garlic, onions, leeks — the flavor foundations of every great garden.
Read guides →Seeds & Seedlings
Start from scratch. When to start seeds indoors, and how to transplant successfully.
Read guides →What should you plant this month?
Tell us your growing zone and the month, and we’ll show you exactly what to plant right now — vegetables and herbs included.
Our tool is powered by USDA hardiness zone data and real growing calendars so you get advice that actually matches your climate.
AI Planting Advisor
Personalized planting advice powered by Claude AI
From the garden blog
The Complete Guide to Growing Tomatoes from Seed to Harvest
Everything you need to know about starting tomatoes indoors, transplanting, staking, watering, and troubleshooting common problems.
5 Herbs That Thrive in Small Pots
No yard? No problem. These herbs are happy on a sunny windowsill or balcony.
What to Plant in April: A Zone-by-Zone Breakdown
Your complete spring planting checklist, organized by USDA hardiness zone.