Ancient history

What did the colonists grow in their garden?

Colonists grew a variety of vegetables, fruits, and herbs in their gardens depending on the climate and their cultural backgrounds. Some of the most common crops included:

- Vegetables: corn, beans, squash, tomatoes, potatoes, onions, garlic, carrots, turnips, beets, cabbage, lettuce.

- Fruits: strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, grapes, apples, pears, peaches, plums.

- Herbs: basil, thyme, rosemary, sage, mint, parsley.

- Grains: wheat, barley, rye.