How to Read a Seed Packet for Better Garden Success

Garden Planning, Seed Starting, Seed Starting/Saving

Learn how to read a seed packet and understand planting depth, spacing, germination, days to maturity, and more for better garden success.

How to Thin Seedlings for Healthier Plants: A Complete Guide

Garden Planning, Seed Starting, Seed Starting/Saving

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 Harden Off Seedlings Before Planting Outdoors: A Complete Guide

Garden Planning, Seed Starting/Saving

Learn how to harden off seedlings before planting outdoors. Discover why hardening off matters, how long it takes, and how to help young plants adjust safely.

Best Vegetables for Summer Southern Gardens, 11 Vegetables That Thrive in Southern Heat

Garden Planning, Southern Gardening

Gardening in the southern United States comes with both advantages and challenges. The South benefits from long growing...

Southern Vegetable Planting Calendar, When to Plant Vegetables in the South

Garden Planning, Southern Gardening

Southern Vegetable Planting Calendar: When to Plant Vegetables in the South Gardening in the South is very different from...

In The Garden October 3, 2025 Planting fall crops

Videos, Garden Planning, Southern Gardening

End of spring crops still in. Planting fall crops.

Seed Starting – Transplant or Direct Seed?

Garden Planning, Seed Starting, Seed Starting/Saving

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.

Hardening Off Transplants

Garden Planning, Seed Starting, Seed Starting/Saving, Southern Gardening

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

Garden Planning, Gardening Guides, Southern Gardening

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

Garden Planning, Gardening Guides, Southern Gardening

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

Enjoying the Bounty

Garden Planning, Southern Gardening

The other day when I was deciding what to make for dinner, I realized just how much food I grow. That's what gave me the...

Florida Planting Guide

Garden Planning, Gardening Guides, Southern Gardening

Growing vegetables in Florida and in the south, is a little different than gardening in many other parts of the country....

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

Garden Planning, Seed Starting, Seed Starting/Saving, Soil-Compost, Southern Gardening

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

October Gardening

Garden Planning, Miscellaneous, Southern 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.

Getting Ready for Fall Gardening

Garden Planning, Southern Gardening

I know it's only the beginning of July. I start many seeds this week for fall. That means I better get organized! One way...

Time to Plan Our Spring / Summer Gardens!

Garden Planning, Southern Gardening

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.