Planting

What to Grow in September in Austin, Texas

The arrival of September means we're already entering the "-ber" months to close out the year. Fall weather is getting closer (though it...

What to Grow in August in Austin, Texas

It's August, and the heat is on! We are still currently in our hot growing season, but it's time to start thinking about warm-season...

What to Grow in July in Austin, Texas

As you've probably guessed, July is considered a hot season here in the sunny capital of Texas, which can make vegetable gardening a...

3 Easy Plants to Grow Over Summer in Austin

Thanks to our triple-digit temps in June, July, and August, plants have to really love heat to do well here over the summer months. Read...

What to Grow in June in Austin, Texas

It's summer! School's out, pool season is here, and we're already experiencing blistering heat here in Central Texas. Take advantage of...

What to Grow in May in Austin, Texas

It's the beginning of the end for our cool(ish) spring mornings when we can blissfully stroll our gardens as the birds sing. Gardening...

What to Grow in April in Austin, TX

This month in Central Texas may bring spring showers (and temps in the 90s already!), but it's also the time to plant many of the...

What to Grow in March in Austin, TX

It might be hard to believe after all the freezes we've been having, but our warm season is just around the corner. While Texas gets its...

5 Cool Weather Veggies You Can Grow in Under 30 Days

Did you know you can grow all 12 months of the year here in Central Texas? That's right. Something beautiful and productive can be...

What to Grow in February in Austin, Texas

It's February already, and we here in Central Texas are well into our cool season in the garden. That's right—no cold season for us. Just...

Seed Starting Guide

It's that magical time of the new year when we start our seeds indoors while it's still too cold outside to plant anything for the warm...

What to Grow in January in Central Texas

It may be January here in the Austin area, but we have the huge benefit of being able to literally grow year round. Sure, the variety of...

Why You Should Grow Cucumbers -- Nutrition Benefits and More!

Okay, we know cucumber is technically a fruit (a berry, to be more specific), but we grow it in our vegetable gardens and tend to prepare...

Basil: An Easy Herb to Grow in Austin, Texas

The mighty green leaves of this warm-weather herb burst with flavor and add vitamin C, calcium, magnesium, potassium, and iron into your...