Garden Library
Gardening Information to Help You Grow
Whether you are starting your first garden or looking for better ways to grow in a warm Southern climate, this library is here to help.
Welcome to the Growin’ Crazy Acres Garden Library
A growing collection of practical gardening information designed to help you plant with confidence.
Seed Starting
Find seed starting tips, germination help, and early planning advice for healthy plants.
How to Read a Seed Packet for Better Garden Success
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
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.
Vegetable Growing Guides
Learn how to grow specific vegetables, herbs, and garden favorites with confidence.
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 Grow Cabbage in Southern Gardens: A Complete Growing Guide
Cabbage is one of the most useful and rewarding cool-season crops you can grow in a home garden. Its dense heads,...
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...
Garden Guides
These are guides and charts I have created for fast easy information.
8-11 Fall Garden Planting Guide
Fall Garden Planting Chart
Zones 8-11 Yearly Planting Guide for Southern Gardens
Growing zones (Plant Hardiness Zones) are goegraphic areas defined by their average minimum winter temperatures. Zones 8-11 Where are Zones 8-11? The USDA Hardiness Zones 8-11 comprise the hottest and most tropical regions of the United States, including Hawaii. Zone...
Spring Garden Guide for Southern Gardens
Use this guide to learn what to plant and when. It has the most popular spring crops as a starting place.
Garden Planning
Get practical help on what to plant and when, especially for Southern gardens.
Zones 8-11 Yearly Planting Guide for Southern Gardens
Growing zones (Plant Hardiness Zones) are goegraphic areas defined by their average minimum winter temperatures. Zones 8-11 Where are Zones 8-11? The USDA Hardiness Zones 8-11 comprise the hottest and most tropical regions of the United States, including Hawaii. Zone...
Spring Garden Guide for Southern Gardens
Use this guide to learn what to plant and when. It has the most popular spring crops as a starting place.
Spring Garden Planting Guide
I just love this time of year.The process of selecting all the different types of vegetables I’m going to plant and imagining myself out there reaping the harvest is so exciting. And if, like me, you start your own seeds, you get the added benefit of getting your...
Pest and Disease Control
Pest and Disease are a problem in Southern Gardens. Learn more Here.
Zones 8-11 Yearly Planting Guide for Southern Gardens
Growing zones (Plant Hardiness Zones) are goegraphic areas defined by their average minimum winter temperatures. Zones 8-11 Where are Zones 8-11? The USDA Hardiness Zones 8-11 comprise the hottest and most tropical regions of the United States, including Hawaii. Zone...
Spring Garden Guide for Southern Gardens
Use this guide to learn what to plant and when. It has the most popular spring crops as a starting place.
Spring Garden Planting Guide
I just love this time of year.The process of selecting all the different types of vegetables I’m going to plant and imagining myself out there reaping the harvest is so exciting. And if, like me, you start your own seeds, you get the added benefit of getting your...
Aphids on Vegetable Plants, How to Identify and Control Them
Aphids are one of the most common pests found in vegetable gardens. These tiny insects may be small, but large populations can quickly damage plants by feeding on their sap and spreading plant diseases. Aphids reproduce rapidly, which means a small infestation can...
Tomato Hornworms, How to Identify and Control Them in Your Garden
Tomato hornworms are one of the most destructive pests that gardeners encounter when growing tomatoes and other plants in the nightshade family. These large green caterpillars can quickly defoliate plants, sometimes stripping entire stems of leaves almost overnight....
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 seasons and mild winters, but gardeners must also deal with intense summer heat, humidity, and persistent pests. Choosing vegetables that naturally...
What to Plant Now in Southern Vegetable Gardens
Updated planting guides to help you grow the right crops at the right time.
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Southern Garden Planting Guide
Learn what to plant and when for a productive Southern garden.
Seed Starting Basics
Simple seed starting tips to help you get healthy plants off to a strong start.
Florida Spring Garden Planting Guide
Seasonal guidance for spring planting and garden prep in warm climates.
Best Vegetables for Southern Gardens
Explore reliable vegetable choices for Southern gardeners.
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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...