A simpler method is to select the plants you love from Sunset's Favorites, Organized by Season. Then check for cultural instructions (and a description and picture if you're at all unsure) at Look Up A Plant. And finally, try this jump-start to the basics on seeds starting or perhaps this Quick Guide to Online Seeds, Supplies and Swaps source list.
If you are a rank beginner, check out this Flower Gardening Primer, then proceed to the library or bookstore for a good basic gardening book. Rodale has some nice ones for the organic approach; Ortho does a nice series, too.
Still intimidated? Why not start with this little circle garden — small and simple enough for a child, but full of charm.
ENJOY!
I am relaunching my topic under the new name of The Cottage Garden. But don't worry — The Eco-Gardens articles will be archived right along with the upcoming articles from The Cottage Garden.
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