If you've caught the gardening bug because you finally have the land and the weather to do it, good luck in what is sure to become a satisfying hobby. First off, expect some failures, because that happens any time you try something new. To lessen the risk of complete failure, don't concentrate on just one kind of plant. And the real secret to gardening is to get rid of your failures immediately and show off your successes. Where should you start? Mental_floss has a list of 10 plants that are fairly easy for beginners to grow compared to what you'll want to try next, with some basic instructions. Flowers, vegetables, and herbs are all there. My only addition is to skip the root vegetables unless you have a spot of soft, well-drained soil with no rocks in it. And don't try to grow something you won't eat, because you may be too successful!