Light:

Sun

Plant Height:

1-2 feet tall

Plant Type:

Vegetable

Zucchini is the most well-known summer squash, but are other types worth growing, such as crookneck squash. Useful, all-purpose...read more >

Light:

Sun

Plant Height:

12-30 inches tall

Plant Type:

Vegetable

Sweet potatoes are undergoing a renaissance. Once a sticky, frumpy food eaten only at Thanksgiving, a renewed appreciation for...read more >

Light:

Sun

Plant Height:

2-6 feet tall

Plant Type:

Vegetable

If you love to eat Mexican food, grow tomatillos! Resembling tiny green tomatoes, they have a delightfully citrusy, acidic flavor...read more >

Light:

Sun

Plant Height:

1-10 feet tall

Plant Type:

Vegetable

What could taste better than a perfect red garden tomato still warm from the sun? Tomatoes are the most popular homegrown...read more >

Light:

Sun,Part Sun

Plant Height:

6-12 inches tall

Plant Type:

Vegetable

Turnips were once the most popular choice for home gardens, and for good reason. They're easy to grow, and once you start using...read more >

Light:

Sun

Plant Height:

1-3 feet tall

Plant Type:

Vegetable

Grow a summer feast! A single homegrown watermelon makes a refreshing hot-weather dessert or special snack for a crowd. And...read more >

Light:

Sun

Plant Height:

1-2 feet tall

Plant Type:

Vegetable

Winter squashes are a welcome late summer and fall addition to seasonal meals. Stuff them, roast them, bake them, or turn them...read more >