In the past year, there seems to have been an unprecedented interest in learning how to grow food due to experiencing the pandemic. Many who had never tried to grow fruits or vegetables have become interested in experimenting with this type of gardening and may have met some challenges. Here are some fact sheets and tips to help you succeed with this fun and rewarding hobby. Timing of vegetable planting is key, especially with Oklahoma weather. The planting season for many cool-season spring vegetables (which can handle freezes) like spinach, carrots, lettuce, peas, onions and broccoli can begin right now. Note that you can plant these again in late summer, as well, to have a fall garden.