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.
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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 Planning
Get practical help on what to plant and when, especially for Southern gardens.
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.
Enjoying the Bounty
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 idea for this post. While I was looking around, this is what I came across: In my pantry I had, white potatoes, red potatoes, sweet potatoes,...
Planting Guides
These are guides and charts I have created for fast easy information.
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...
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 myself out there reaping the harvests! If, like me, you start your own seeds, you have the added benefit of starting your gardening and getting...
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 mostly concrete blocks, and a few are wood. I used the concrete blocks so I won’t have to replace them. I finally had some custom built made of wood...
Drawing Up Your Plan
Planning your garden is planning for success! With the help of the Florida Yearly Planting Schedule and Seed Starting chart figure out what you are going to grow and when. Once you have done that, you should draw out what you are going to put and...
What to Plant Now in Southern Vegetable Gardens
Updated planting guides to help you grow the right crops at the right time.
Pest and Disease Control
Pest and Disease are a problem in Southern Gardens. Learn more Here.
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...
Homemade Organic Insect & Disease Sprays
COMBINED INSECT AND DISEASE CONTROL Neem Oil Spray to Control Insects and Disease Neem oil is highly effective against many types of insects and plant diseases. It is non-toxic to birds, mammals, honeybees and ladybugs. It is toxic, however, to fish, so do not...
Homemade Organic Compost
Homemade Organic Compost To keep it organic use ONLY organic material. Start with an old clean or new round trash can with lid. Drill 1 inch holes about half way up and just under lid every 6” all the way around. Drill a few ½” holes in the bottom. Place trash can on...
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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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Enjoying the Bounty
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...
2016 Fall Garden
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Florida Planting Guide
Growing vegetables in Florida is a little different than gardening in many other parts of the country. Because Florida has...