Jian Liu holding the All Year Round lettuce variety.
What to plant

Easy-to-grow crops: lettuce

Growing your own lettuce will give you a fresh supply of summer salad ingredients that will be tasty and nutritious!

Beurre bosc is a vigorous and productive heirloom.
What to plant

Pears: cool season fruit to grow in your backyard

Fresh is best when it comes to pears as they are a very fragile fruit. Here's the many reasons for growing your own tree, including their ability to thrive and grow fruit in a variety of climates.