Today, in part 3 of the series, I’ll share 7 tips to help you choose what crops to grow when starting your first garden.
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7 Tips
0:34 start with a small number of crops
1:05 grow crops you enjoy and know how to prepare
1:30 grow crops that are expensive at the store
2:10 choose crops that grow well where you live
3:22 consider the growing conditions in your garden
4:05 grow at least one cold hardy crop
4:52 grow at least one edible perennial
Old Farmer’s Almanac article with links to agricultural extensions: http://www.almanac.com/content/cooperative-extension-services
USDA Plant Hardiness Zones:
http://planthardiness.ars.usda.gov/PHZMWeb/
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