Best way to get started with gardening for beginners

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egnompaln May 11, 2026

hello! im pretty new to gardening, and i was wondering where and what would be the best way to learn how to get into gardening as a beginner. (for more context i live in California, and my soil is silt loam if that helps) but any tips would greatly be appreciated! https://9apps.ooo/

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melody Benton, KY(Zone 7a) May 11, 2026

Welcome!
The best advice is to start small. Also, California has quite a few different climates, so you'll need to determine your growing zone. This map will help you with that.
https://planthardiness.ars.usda.gov/
I also wrote this several years ago that gives you a number of tips:
https://davesgarden.com/guides/articles/new-gardener-advice-and-suggestions

Many new gardeners often take on more than they are prepared for...tiny little plants look so easy to manage till they grow into monsters,,,and weeds grow faster.

As I stated in the article, Your County Extension Office is a wealth of information on pests and soil. Since you are in California UC Davis heads this group, however your county will have an office.

I hope this helps. Feel free to ask specific questions. I'm in Kentucky, however There's quite a bit I can advise you on.

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