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Learn everything you need to know about planting, growing, and caring for the mostpopular vegetables, fruits, herbs, flowers, bulbs, shrubs, and houseplants around!

In each Growing Guide below, we’ve identified hardiness zones, sun exposure, soil type,soil pH, pests and problems, harvesting tips, recommended varieties, and additionalfeatures. You’ll also find photos, recipes, frequently asked questions, and a dose of wit &wisdom. Just click on a plant image below to see that plant’s Growing Guide!

Vegetables | Fruits | Herbs | Bulbs | Flowers | Foliage Plants | Shrubs | Houseplants

Vegetables

Arugula

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Asparagus

Beans

Beets

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Bell Peppers

Broccoli

Brussels Sprouts

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Cabbage

Carrots

Cauliflower

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Celery

Corn

Cucumbers

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Edamame

Eggplants

Garlic

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Horseradish

Kale

Lettuce

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Okra

Onions

Parsnips

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Peas

Potatoes

Pumpkins

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Radishes

Rhubarb

Rutabagas

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Spinach

Squash (Zucchini)

Sweet Potatoes

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Swiss Chard

Tomatoes

Turnips

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Fruits

Apples

Blackberries

Blueberries

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Cantaloupes

Cherries

Figs

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Grapes

Lemons & Oranges

Peaches

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Pears

Plums

Raspberries

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Strawberries

Watermelons

Herbs

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Basil

Chives

Coriander and Cilantro

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Dill

Lavender

Marjoram

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Mint

Oregano

Parsley

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Rosemary

Sage

Tarragon

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Thyme

Bulbs

Crocuses

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Daffodils

Hyacinth and Muscari

Tulips

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Flowers

Asters

Astilbe

Bee Balm

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Black-eyed Susans

Bleeding Heart

Cannas

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Chrysanthemums

Columbine

Coneflowers

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Cosmos

Dahlias

Delphiniums

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Foxglove

Gladiolus

Impatiens

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Irises

Lilies

Lupines

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Marigolds

Morning Glories

Nasturtium

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Pansies

Peonies

Petunias

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Phlox

Roses

Salvia

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Sedum

Shasta Daisies

Sunflowers

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Sweet Peas

Veronica (Speedwell)

Yarrow

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Zinnias

Foliage Plants

Coleus

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Hostas

Shrubs

Butterfly Bush

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Hibiscus

Hydrangeas

Lilacs

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Rhododendrons

Wisteria

Houseplants

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African Violets

Aloe Vera

Bird of Paradise

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Christmas Cactus

Croton

Geraniums

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Jade Plants

Jasmine

Orchids

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Peace Lilies

Ponytail Palms

Pothos

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Snake Plants

Spider Plants

Wandering Jew

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