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Spring Garden Planting Guide
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How to Harden Off Seedlings Before Planting Outdoors: A Complete Guide
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
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
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
End of spring crops still in. Planting fall crops.
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 Spinach
Growing Spinach Soil Spinach prefers a well draining soil with a neutral pH and won’t be happy in a pH lower than 6.0....
Growing Oregano
Growing Oregano Also known as Pot Marjoram, Origanum vulgare is a perennial herb and a native of the Mediterranean region....
Growing Lemon Balm
Growing Lemon Balm Common name for Melissa officinalis, an aromatic, sweet herb of the Mint Family grown in the herb garden...
Growing Dill
Growing Dill An Old-World annual or biennial herb (Anethum graveolens) of the Parsley Family, grown for it’s leaves bitter...
Growing Cilantro
Growing Cilantro/Coriander An annual or biennial herb (Coriandrun sativum), of the Parsley Family, grown for it’s...
Growing Catnip
Common name for Nepeta cataria, a hardy perennial herb of the Mint Family, with pungent fragrance which is highly...
How To Propagate Herbs
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.
Getting Ready for Fall 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...
40 Uses for Aloe Vera
40 Beneficial Uses For Aloe Vera Pamper yourself to a soothing body rub. Slice aloe leaves lengthwise and use the inner...
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...
Growing Basil
Growing Basil Basil, the common name for Ocimum basilicum, is a popular sweet herb used for flavoring and formerly...
Florida Plant Hardiness Zone Map
New updated 2023 Florida Vegetable Gardening Plant Hardiness Zone Map Use this to determine your zone when Planning out...
Container Gardening
Growing vegetables in containers If you’re limited on space, containers are the way to go You can grow a variety of...
Growing Sage
Sage Common name for the two genera Salvia and Audibertia; but most popularly for the hardy sub-shrub Salvia officinalis ,...
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...