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Learn How to Grow a Vegetable Garden

Vegetable Gardener's Handbook

Grow Your Own Food With Our Step-by-Step Series

Interesting in learning how to start vegetable gardening? Welcome to our step-by-step series! Click on the articles below to learn about growing your favorite vegetables—from how to get started through harvesting your bounty!

Think of this series as a “Gardening 101” masterclass with your trusted Almanac gardening experts as your teachers. The Old Farmer’s Almanac has been helping millions of gardeners grow their own food since 1792. We are passionate gardeners and we’re on a mission to bring “gardening for everyone!” This is why the entire series is free to anyone who is ready to discover the joys of gardening!

Getting Started

Vegetable Gardening for Beginners

The Basics of Planting and Growing a Vegetable Garden

Where to Put a Vegetable Garden

7 Things to Consider When Starting a New Garden

Gardening Tools We Consider Indispensable: It Doesn't Take Much!

What gardening tools do you really need? Our short list!

Planning For a Garden

Gardening Methods: Containers, Raised Beds, Raised Rows, and More

Which Type of Garden Is Right For Your Space?

Soil Preparation: How Do You Prepare Garden Soil for Planting?

Tips for Improving Your Garden's Soil Quality

Free Garden Seed Catalogs and Plant Catalogs

List of seed catalogs for flowers, bulbs, vegetables, fruit, & more

Over 20 Vegetable Garden Layout Ideas

Free Layouts for Raised Beds, Square-Foot Gardens & More

10 Easiest Vegetables to Grow at Home

Try Growing These Easy Veggies Yourself!

Planting a Garden

Tips for Transplanting Seedlings

How and When to Transplant Outdoors to The Garden

Starting Seeds Indoors: How and When to Start Seeds

All About How to Start Vegetable Seeds Inside

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How to Harden Off Plants

Preparing Seedlings for Transplant by Hardening Them Off

Planting Calendar

Sowing Seeds in the Vegetable Garden

How to Direct-Sow Seeds Outdoors

Plant Growing and Care

When to Water Your Vegetable Garden

How often should a garden be watered?

Plant Growing Guides

How and When to Fertilize Your Vegetable Garden

Learn All About Using Fertilizer in the Garden

How to Mulch Your Garden | Types of Mulch

Learn How to Mulch Your Garden in Fall, Winter, and Spring

12 Natural Ways to Get Rid of Garden Weeds

Weed Control Techniques

13 Common Garden Weeds

Identifying and Controlling Common Lawn and Garden Weeds

Harvesting and Storing Vegetables

Root Cellars: Types and Storage Tips

Which Type of Root Cellar is Right for You?

When to Harvest Vegetables and Fruit for Best Flavor

When is produce ripe and ready to harvest?

Storing Your Harvest Without a Root Cellar

How to Properly Store Home-Grown Fruit and Vegetables

End of Season Gardening

Fall Vegetable Garden Cleanup Checklist

Cleaning The Garden In Autumn

Reasons to Use Row Covers

Protect your garden from frosts, pests, & more

10 Tips for Preparing Your Garden for Winter

How to Winterize and Protect Your Garden

Vegetable Gardener's Handbook