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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.
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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 Guides
These are guides and charts I have created for fast easy information.
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...
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...
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,...
Pest and Disease Control
Pest and Disease are a problem in Southern Gardens. Learn more Here.
Germination Chart
Germination Chart (Days to germinate are for optimal conditions) Type OPTIMUM SOIL TEMPERATURE FOR GERMINATION DAYS TO GERMINATE AT OPTIMUM SOIL TEMPERATURE Bean, lima 85 degrees F 7 to 10 days...
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...
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...
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...
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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