What I plant every single year (no matter what)


Hi Garden Friend!

Every year, no matter what I’m experimenting with or trying out for the first time, there are a handful of plants that always make it into my garden.

These are the ones I rely on and honestly just make my time gardening feel worth it.

If you’re ever unsure what to grow, I suggest picking 5 things you love to eat or look at.

Here are my top 5:

1. TOMATOES

I don’t think I’ve ever had a garden without tomatoes. They’re one of my favorite things to grow, but they can also be a little frustrating if a few key things go wrong.

👉 10 Tomato Growing Mistakes to Avoid

2. BASIL

If you grow tomatoes, you have to grow basil. It’s easy, fast-growing, and perfect for pesto making and fresh homemade pizzas all summer long.

👉 How to Grow Basil All Summer Long

3. CARROTS

Carrots are one of those crops that feel a little magical. You plant a tiny seed and pull up something completely different. They take a little patience, but they’re worth it.

👉 How to Grow Carrots for Beginners

4. BROCCOLI

Homegrown broccoli tastes completely different than what you get at the store—especially when you harvest it at the right time. This is one I always make space for in cooler seasons.

👉 How to Grow Broccoli

5. CUT FLOWERS

Even if your goal is vegetables, I always recommend adding flowers. They bring in pollinators, make your garden feel alive, and you get fresh bouquets all season long.

👉 Easy Cut Flower Guide for Beginners


One thing that’s made a big difference for me, especially with growing these crops, is keeping spacing simple.

If you don’t want to overthink it, I’ve used systems like this garden grid that basically handle spacing and watering at the same time. It’s one of those things that just makes the whole process easier.

And if you want to take this a step further, I use my Garden Planner & Journal every season to map all of this out before planting. It makes a huge difference.


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I wish you the best as you are growing and learning! Please don't hesitate to drop a comment if you have a gardening question.

Happy Gardening!!!

Crystal Jarvis
Lettuce Grow Something

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