Garden Guide
Spring is the perfect time to start a garden, even if you don’t have a green thumb! Some herbs and vegetables practically grow themselves, giving you fresh flavors and homegrown goodness with minimal effort.
Use this guide to get started with these easy-to-grow plants that thrive in your garden, on your patio, or even in containers.
Basil
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Indoor or Outdoor: Start indoors 4–6 weeks before last frost
When to Plant: Transplant outdoors after last frost (~mid-May)
Quick Tips & Harvest: Pinch flower buds to extend leaf production; harvest leaves regularly
Cherry Tomato
Sun: Full sun
Indoor or Outdoor: Start indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost
When to Plant: Transplant outdoors after last frost (~mid-May)
Quick Tips & Harvest: Provide cage or stake; prune for airflow; pick ripe fruits often
Chive
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Indoor or Outdoor: Can be started indoors, but easy to direct sow outdoors
When to Plant: Sow outdoors early spring (~4-6 weeks before the last frost)
Quick Tips & Harvest: Plant in clumps or pots; snip leaves as needed; Perennial
Lettuce
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Indoor or Outdoor: Can start indoors 3–4 weeks before last frost
When to Plant: Direct sow outdoors 2–4 weeks before last frost
Quick Tips & Harvest: Harvest outer leaves continuously; baby leaves ready in 3–4 weeks
Mint
Sun: Partial shade to full sun
Indoor or Outdoor: Can start indoors or direct sow outdoors
When to Plant: Transplant outdoors after last frost (~mid-May)
Quick Tips & Harvest: Plant in containers (spreads aggressively); perennial; snip leaves as needed
Oregano
Sun: Full sun
Indoor or Outdoor: Best direct sow outdoors
When to Plant: After last frost (~mid-May)
Quick Tips & Harvest: Pinch tips to promote bushiness; harvest anytime; drought-tolerant
Parsley
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Indoor or Outdoor: Can start indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost
When to Plant: Transplant outdoors after last frost (~mid-May)
Quick Tips & Harvest: Slow to germinate; snip outer leaves; perennial in mild climates
Radish
Sun: Full sun
Indoor or Outdoor: Direct sow outdoors
When to Plant: 4–6 weeks before last frost
Quick Tips & Harvest: Thin seedlings for space; harvest in 3–4 weeks; very fast-growing
Snap Pea
Sun: Full sun
Indoor or Outdoor: Direct sow outdoors
When to Plant: 2–4 weeks before last frost (early spring)
Quick Tips & Harvest: Provide trellis/support; pick pods when plump; fast-growing
Here are a few places to browse for seed inspiration:
REMAX of Cherry Creek, Inc.
100 Jackson Street
Denver, CO 80206
Each office independently owned and operated.
All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.