Posts Tagged Garden

Mastering my annual garden plan and preparing what to plant in August has resulted in just the right combination of vegetables in my end-of-summer garden. If you’re just getting started it’s pretty simple because August is an ideal planting time for most growing zones.

For many people, July marks the very heart of summer, so figuring out what to plant in July can be tough. The days are hot and long, and temperatures often reach their annual peak. However, this month offers a crucial window for cultivating an array of vegetables that either thrive in the heat or help set the stage for a robust fall and winter harvest.

Knowing what to plant in summer is a great way to ensure you’re getting the best return on the effort you’re putting into your gardening. When I invest space, money, and hard work into my garden, I want to see my efforts rewarded with a superior harvest. Knowing the right mix of summer vegetables to grow is strategic gardening at its finest and is helpful to ensure bountiful growth.

There was a time when deciding what to plant in April was equally exciting and frustrating for me. After all, the weather can be very unpredictable during this month. Still, planting my April garden is one of my favorite things to do because it feels like a fresh start to my gardening year.

More than any other time of year, deciding what to plant in spring is easy for me because I’m working in tandem with mother nature, getting my favorite spring vegetables in the ground at the most natural time for healthy, fast growth. I’m committed to growing my own food year-round in my garden, but there’s something special about growing vegetables in the spring.