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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.
Florida Plant Hardiness Zone Map
New updated 2023 Florida Vegetable Gardening Plant Hardiness Zone Map Use this to determine your zone when Planning out your garden. Then go to the Florida Planting Guide for planting out dates. Remeber this is Not perfect, we still need to pay attention to the...
Vegetable Growing Guides
Learn how to grow specific vegetables, herbs, and garden favorites with confidence.
How to Grow Squash in Southern Gardens: A Complete Growing Guide
Squash is one of the most productive and rewarding crops you can grow in a home garden. It grows quickly, produces...
How to Grow Cucumbers in Southern Gardens: A Complete Growing Guide
Cucumbers are one of the most refreshing and productive vegetables you can grow in a home garden. Their fast growth, crisp...
How to Grow Okra in Southern Gardens: A Complete Growing Guide
Okra is one of the best vegetables for Southern gardens. It thrives in hot weather, grows quickly in warm soil, and...
Garden Guides
These are guides and charts I have created for fast easy information.
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.
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 garden beds. What I mean is some of my Spring crops are still in when I am ready to plant for late Summer and Fall. The same goes for my...
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.
Garden Planning
Get practical help on what to plant and when, especially for Southern gardens.
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.
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.
Growing Florida Cranberry (Roselle)
Recipes Roselle Jam Ingredients: Rosellas Sugar Water 1 teaspoon of butter The juice of 1 lemon The Recipe: Separate red calyxes from the seedpods Wash and drain each seperately. In a saucepan, add seeds and water until the seeds are just covered. Tip: (Add a little...
Pest and Disease Control
Pest and Disease are a problem in Southern Gardens. Learn more Here.
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 garden beds. What I mean is some of my Spring crops are still in when I am ready to plant for late Summer and Fall. The same goes for my...
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.
Insects Damage & Control
Garden Pests & Controls Be sure to walk your garden daily! This way you will catch any pests or disease early and you can treat accordingly. There is a much better chance of preventing infestations if caught early. Below is a list of common Garden Pests . I have...
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 is the whole concept behind companion planting. It's true that certain plants grown close to each other help each other and the opposite also...
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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