Gardening

For the Gardening skill in The Sims 3, see Gardening (The Sims 3).

True gardening was reintroduced into the Sims world with The Sims 2: Seasons. In this version, not many aspects of gardening from The Sims have changed, except for the fact that the higher talent badge the gardening Sim has, the easier it is to grow crops.

To plant seeds requires a gardening plot that can be bought in the Build modes Gardening Center. The plot can then be fertilized with a bag of fertilizer (§10) or compost (free with compost bin). The plot does not have to be fertilized but yields better results. Next plant a seed, water it, tend it, and spray it with pesticides until it is ready to be harvested. When it is ready to be harvested, clicking "Harvest" will put the fruit and vegetables in the Sim's inventory to be stocked in a fridge or juicer. Clicking on "Sell Produce" will automatically sell the produce for Simoleons.

Sim's can join the Garden Club to get a discount on fertilizer and seeds.

Talent Badge

None

Sims can grow tomatoes (§8) and have orchard trees.

Bronze

Sims can grow strawberries and cucumbers.

Silver

Sims can grow peppers and pole beans.

Gold

Sims can talk to their plants to increase their health and grow eggplants.

Fruit/Vegetables

Planted in Spring/Harvested in Summer

Strawberries, Peppers and Eggplants produce more fruitfully.

Planted in Summer/Harvested in Fall

Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Pole Beans produce more fruitfully.