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Learn how to garden and grow plants successfully from the National Gardening Association. Read articles about vegetables, flowers, and herb and much more. Discover gardening events near you with this helpful search tool from the National Gardening Association. Here is a quick overview of when to plant the most popular types of vegetables for your spring garden.

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Scroll down for the full list. Cole crops (broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, lettuce, spinach): Direct seed around December 26 if ground is workable. For better results, start indoors around November 28 and transplant around January 17. Onions, potatoes, and peas: Plant around December 8. If ...

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