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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...

And by she ? I mean my luffa plant. This growing season has been anything but easy. Our garden's had its share of struggles—my pepper...

2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map Hi Friends! As most of you know, prep work is one of the most important things that you can do to and...