Resources and Links

Welcome to the Plant Growing Guide library from The Old Farmer’s Almanac. Click on a garden plant name or plant image to be taken to useful information about how to
plant, grow, and harvest it.

You’ll find hundreds of individual guides to common vegetables, herbs, fruit, flowers, shrubs, and houseplants. All advice is written for the home gardener by the gardening editors at The Old Farmer’s Almanac.

In each Plant Growing Guide, we’ve identified hardiness zones, sun exposure, soil type, soil pH, pests and problems, harvesting tips, recommended varieties, and additional features. You’ll also find recipes, frequently asked questions and a dose of wit & wisdom.

If you’re a vegetable gardener, see our Vegetable Planting Calendar to find out when to plant what—based on your area’s spring and fall frost dates.

 To help beginners, we thought it may be useful to see a garden design. Here is an example of a starter family garden using the common easy-to-grow vegetables listed above. It also features companion planting (the practice of placing plants that thrive together next to each other).

You’ll see that we have given the garden decent-sized paths and mixed in a few herbs and flowers, too. Frankly, if we had grown this garden in our very first year, we would be thrilled! In planning the garden this way, we have made it much easier for you to succeed.

Yes,you plant garlic from a clove in the fall! However, you can also plant it in February and March for mild climates. This pungent bulb adds flavor to countless
recipes. Before you plant, know which garlic variety matches your climate as well as your cooking. Learn all about planting, growing, and harvesting garlic
and garlic scapes.