How to Grow Southern Peas in Southern Gardens: A Complete Growing Guide

Learn how to grow Southern peas in Southern gardens. Discover planting tips, soil needs, watering advice, and how to grow healthy Southern peas in warm climates.

How to Grow Corn in Southern Gardens: A Complete Growing Guide

Learn how to grow corn in southern gardens. Discover planting tips, spacing, watering needs, and how to grow healthy corn in warm climates.

How to Grow Sweet Potatoes in Southern Gardens: A Complete Growing Guide

Learn how to grow sweet potatoes in southern gardens. Discover planting tips, soil preparation, watering needs, and how to grow healthy sweet potatoes in warm climates.

How to Grow Garlic in Southern Gardens: A Complete Growing Guide

Learn how to grow garlic in southern gardens. Discover planting tips, soil preparation, watering needs, and how to grow healthy garlic in warm climates.

How to Grow Onions in Southern Gardens: A Complete Growing Guide

Learn how to grow onions in southern gardens. Discover planting tips, soil preparation, watering needs, and how to grow healthy onions in warm climates.

How to Thin Seedlings for Healthier Plants: A Complete Guide

Learn how to thin seedlings for healthier plants. Discover why thinning matters, when to do it, and how to improve airflow, spacing, and growth in your garden.

How to Direct Sow Seeds in Southern Gardens: A Complete Guide

Learn how to direct sow seeds in southern gardens. Discover when to plant, how deep to sow, watering tips, and how to improve germination in warm climates.

How to Start Seeds Indoors for Southern Gardens: A Complete Guide

Starting seeds indoors is one of the best ways to get a head start on the gardening season. It gives gardeners more control...

How to Grow Broccoli in Southern Gardens: A Complete Growing Guide

Broccoli is one of the most rewarding cool-season vegetables you can grow in a home garden. Its nutritious heads, edible...

Seed Starting – Transplant or Direct Seed?

Learn which seeds are best started indoors and which are best direct seeded. A practical guide to seed starting, transplanting, and planning by frost dates.

Greens Growing Guide

Learn how to grow greens for baby leaves or full-size harvests, including spacing, harvesting tips, and simple ways to keep greens growing longer.

Seed Viability

Learn how long garden seeds can last with good storage. This seed viability guide includes common vegetables and general storage life.

Hardening Off Transplants

Learn how to harden off transplants before planting them outside. Gradually exposing young plants to sun, wind, and temperature changes helps prevent transplant shock.

Cold Hardiness Chart

Use this cold hardiness chart to see which garden vegetables are frost-sensitive, frost-tolerant, semi-hardy, or hardy in cold weather.

Monthly Planting Guides for Florida Gardens

Download monthly planting guides for Florida gardens with transplanting and direct sowing recommendations for North, Central, and South Florida.

Florida Planting Guide

Growing vegetables in Florida is a little different than gardening in many other parts of the country. Because Florida has...

Growing your Own Food does Not have to be complicated or intimidating.

Learn how to grow thriving southern vegetable gardens. Heat tested advice for zones 8-10.

Crop Rotation Guide

Use this simple crop rotation guide to rotate legumes, roots, leaves, and fruiting crops for a healthier garden and better soil balance.

October Gardening

October is the month for planting many fall and winter crops. Learn what to plant in October and get helpful tips for carrots, radishes, lettuce, peas, and more.

Vegetable Container Garden Guide

Use this vegetable container garden guide to choose container sizes, spacing, and light needs for growing vegetables in pots and small spaces.

Time to Plan Our Spring / Summer Gardens!

Now is the time to plan your spring and summer garden. Learn how to map beds, track sun, plan supports, and get seeds started for a successful season.