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title: "Does anyone have any recommendations on a easy plate to start with.…"
description: "Does anyone have any recommendations on a easy plate to start with. I’m new to gardening but I want to try and start."
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author: "Val"
published: "2025-05-01T23:37:58.214607Z"
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# Does anyone have any recommendations on a easy plate to start with.…

_Posted by Val on 2025-05-01_

Does anyone have any recommendations on a easy plate to start with. I’m new to gardening but I want to try and start.

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## 7 comments

### Jazz commented on 2025-05-02

Peas, green beans or lettuce!

#### Val replied on 2025-05-02

Thank you!!

### iAreKir commented on 2025-05-02

Green beans and peas have been easy for me. Or at least I didn’t kill them. I’d suggest buying or starting some marigold for pests. If you want color and to attract pollinators, Zinnias are, in my opinion, the easiest flower to grow. I love when they’re all big and mighty around my garden.

All of these are easy with fast gratification and will boost your confidence as a first time gardener.

#### Val replied on 2025-05-02

Thank you! I want to add some color for sure but I’ve either killed the plant or it didn’t sprout at all.

#### iAreKir replied on 2025-05-02

Zinnias for the win! For real. They reseed and love the sun. They were the first flower i successfully grew that lasted all season, and kept giving me new flowers with it’s self seeding. But if you’re in a cooler climate, you may want to pass - they want that hot sun. Even still, Marigolds will still be your best friend!

### BchBum82 commented on 2025-05-02

I’m with you. I’m just starting out and taking it serious. I found after a long day of social working, I need my animals and plants even more.

#### Val replied on 2025-05-03

Those long days coming home to something beautiful that you are growing is so rewarding

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