October Planting in Zones 8a, 8b, & 9a Planting in October down here feels a lot like the start of football season — after some prep and planning, it’s finally game time . Now, I know some of you might think I’m a little crazy for saying that. Plenty of gardeners spend their summers harvesting beautiful produce. But here’s the thing — I’m not a master gardener. When that Texas sun hits and the UV index is off the charts, my plants fry. 🌞🥀 Like many other beginning (or let’

Lately, I’ve been asking myself that question a lot — maybe for the past few months, maybe for the past year. I used to picture myself as that girl — the one with the beautiful, slightly wild garden. The one who knew everything about herbalism, apothecaries, and the old magic of plants. I wanted to be the person who lived and breathed that lifestyle, surrounded by green things and glass jars filled with herbs I actually knew the names of. But here’s the truth.In the last ye

A little rain and sunshine are always a good thing—in moderation. Over the last several weeks, I noticed some browning on my rosemary. My...