Spring is a great time to start gardening. Here’s how to make the most of your garden, whether you’re an experienced gardener or a beginner:
- Root Vegetables: Potatoes and Sweet Potatoes
Potatoes and sweet potatoes are hardy and easy to grow in different spaces, from beds to containers. Sweet potatoes need more space to grow. - Carrots, Beets, Parsnips, and Radishes
These root vegetables can grow in both cold and warm weather. Plant them early in spring for a delicious harvest. - Leafy Greens: Lettuce and Chard
Lettuce is fast-growing, and chard can survive both cold and hot weather. They’re perfect for growing alongside other slower plants. - Brassicas: Broccoli, Kale, and Cabbage
These cold-resistant vegetables can be planted early and help you use space wisely in your garden. - Climbing Plants: Beans, Squash, and Tomatoes
Beans grow well in small spaces, and squash and zucchini are easy to grow and produce a lot. Tomatoes need lots of sun and are a garden favorite. - Flowers: Sunflowers, Marigolds, and Nasturtiums
Sunflowers are beautiful and attract pollinators. Marigolds help keep pests away, and nasturtiums can protect your edible plants from pests. - Herbs: Basil and Dill
Basil is great for cooking, and dill attracts helpful insects while being useful in the kitchen. - Exotic Plants: Turmeric and Ginger
If you want something different, try growing turmeric and ginger. They need warm weather but can be started indoors.