Learn to Garden: Vegetable Gardening

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

7 Things to Consider When Starting a New Garden

What gardening tools do you really need? Here's our short list!

The Basics of Planting and Growing a Vegetable Garden

Planning For a Garden

Good soil makes good gardens. Here's how to get it ready for planting.

Online Places to Buy Seeds and Plants

The Ultimate Layout Options for Gardens

Learn to Start Your Vegetables From Seed Whenever Possible

What's the difference in these gardening methods?

Planting a Garden

Tips for Transplanting Seedlings Outdoors in the Garden

A Guide to Starting Vegetable Seeds Indoors

How to Direct-Sow Seeds Outdoors

Plant Growing and Care

How to Eliminate Garden Weeds Without Chemicals

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

Maximize small spaces with smart vertical gardening techniques, perfect for patios, balconies, and backyard walls.

Learn All About Using Fertilizer in the Garden

How Often Should a Garden be Watered?

Identifying and Controlling 13 Common Lawn and Garden Weeds

Harvesting and Storing Vegetables

Which Type of Root Cellar is Right for You?

Expert tips for picking your garden’s fruits and vegetables at their tastiest.

How to Properly Store Home-Grown Fruits and Vegetables

End of Season Gardening

How to Winterize and Protect Your Garden

Don’t leave your garden a mess before winter! Follow these 11 essential fall cleanup tasks to keep your soil healthy and make spring gardening easier.

Protect Your Garden From Frosts, Pests, & More

Vegetable Gardener's Handbook