Downloadable Month-to-month Garden To-Do List below! Introduction Gardening in Zone 9, specifically down in South Texas, is a non-stop adventure, thanks to its incredible 285 to 365 days without frost. This long growing season is like a gardener’s wildest dream, giving you chances to plant cool-season crops during winter and heat-loving vegetables throughout summer. When…
Did you know a small space of 8′ 11″ x 11′ 11″ can grow a lot in sunny weather1? This shows how much you can do with small gardening, especially in Zone 9. Looking at my own garden, I see the fun and challenges of gardening in a Mediterranean climate. It’s key to know your…
Zone 9 gardening isn’t difficult — it’s different. Our winters are gentle. Our summers are long and relentless. The soil warms early, the sun lingers late, and growth comes fast — sometimes too fast. Many new Zone 9 gardeners struggle not because they’re doing too little, but because they’re following advice meant for colder places….
Did you know November is the best time to plant in Southern climates? The soil is warm, and the weather is cool1. This is a key time for subtropical gardens, moving from fall to winter. Let’s look at the important tasks to keep your garden thriving. In zones 9 and warmer, November is great for…
