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.
Vegetable Growing Guides
Learn how to grow specific vegetables, herbs, and garden favorites with confidence.
How to Grow Green Beans in Southern Gardens | Bean Growing Guide
Green beans are one of the easiest and most rewarding vegetables to grow in a home garden. They grow quickly, produce...
How to Grow Lettuce in Warm Weather Southern Gardening Guide
Lettuce is often thought of as a cool-season crop, but with the right approach, it can be successfully grown in warm...
How to Grow Peppers in Southern Gardens, Pepper Growing Guide
Peppers are one of the most rewarding vegetables for home gardeners, especially in warm southern climates. These plants...
Garden Planning
Get practical help on what to plant and when, especially for Southern gardens.
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...
Planting Guides
What to Plant Now in Southern Vegetable Gardens
Updated planting guides to help you grow the right crops at the right time.
Seed Starting
Find seed starting tips, germination help, and early planning advice for healthy plants.
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Pest and Disease Control
Pest and Disease are a problem in Southern Gardens. Learn more Here.
Splashing Leaves with Water or Soil
Avoid Splashing Leaves with Water or Soil I know it seems like it would be naturally okay, "rain is good" right? Well, of course rain is good and for some plants, getting the leaves wet isn't bad. However, most of the time, especially here in Florida with our high...
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...
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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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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...
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.