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 Garlic in Southern Gardens: A Complete Growing Guide
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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 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.
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.
Fall Garden Guide
Fall / Winter Garden Guide Since we have a Spring and Fall growing season here, I find I need to have Spring and Fall...
Plant Most Fall Crops in August Through September
It may still be hot, but now is the time to plant many fall crops. Learn why timing matters and where to find the full fall planting guide.
Vegetable Crop Yields
Use this vegetable crop yields guide to estimate plants per person, expected harvest, and spacing for common garden vegetables.
Companion Planting Chart
Companion Planting Guide When planning your garden it's a good idea to plant good garden communities. This...
Germination Chart
Germination Chart (Days to germinate are for optimal conditions) Type...
Florida Plant Hardiness Zone Map
New updated 2023 Florida Vegetable Gardening Plant Hardiness Zone Map Use this to determine your zone when Planning out...
Spring/Summer Garden Guide
I just love this time of year. The process of selecting all the different types of veggies I'm going to plant and imagining...
Raised Bed Vegetable Gardening in Southern Climates
Raised Bed Gardens You can buy or build your own raised beds I built my first raised beds out of wood. Then i I used...
Drawing Up Your Plan
Planning your garden is planning for success! With the help of the Florida Yearly Planting Schedule and Seed Starting chart...