Every gardener was a first-time gardener at some point. Doing something for the first time can be exciting: A rich bounty of new adventures lies in front of you. But you can also be plagued by doubts: Is gardening difficult to do?

We tapped the professionals to learn more about when you can get this year's garden started, with consideration to your local zone.

Everywhere you look, people are talking about gardening. Eat local. Grow your own food. Eat organic. To a new gardener, it can be a little intimidating, and more than a touch confusing. It doesn’t have to be that way,