Today is all about celebrating the joys and benefits of gardening. It's a day to kick off your gardening season, and to encourage new gardeners on their life-long journey in this ever-so-rewarding pastime.

Reach out to a gardener in your life today, perhaps to share some seeds and exchange helpful tips. Take a stroll around the garden for brainstorming and inspiration, and take time to appreciate all that you've learned and accomplished over the years while tending your patch of earth.

If you've got big plans for your garden this year, whether it's for veggies, herbs, flowers or all three, we're here to help. Scroll down for just a few of our must-grow varieties. They're all our favorites from the last few years in our test gardens, all easy-grow varieties that can be sown directly into your garden beds this spring. Never underestimate the power of planting!

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Do you know your average last frost date? 

Find it HERE. Need a refresher on how to direct-sow seeds? Find it HERE.