What to Plant in Texas in August
August in Texas is less about planting for right now and more about planting for what comes after the heat breaks.
What to Plant in Texas in April
April is the month Texas gardens hit full stride. With the last frost already behind most of the state, this is prime time to get tomatoes, peppers…
When to Plant Potatoes in Tennessee: Counting Back From Your Last Frost
Plant potatoes in Tennessee when the soil hits 50°F, not on a fixed calendar date.
Harvesting and Storing Potatoes in Tennessee
Potatoes need to be out of Tennessee ground before the first fall frost, and cured potatoes need a spot that stays near 40-45°F all winter to keep.
Potato Varieties That Suit Tennessee
The short answer: early and mid-season potato varieties suit Tennessee best, because the state’s growing window is bracketed by a late frost and an early…
What to Plant in Tennessee in September
September in Tennessee sits roughly eight to ten weeks before the average first frost, which makes it fall-garden month rather than a dead zone.
What to Plant in Tennessee in October
October in Tennessee splits into two very different gardening months. Early in the month, soil is still warm enough for quick-growing greens and root…
What to Plant in Tennessee in November
By November, the frost windows tracked by NOAA for Tennessee (October 28 to November 8) have already closed across most of the state.
What to Plant in Tennessee in May
May is the month Tennessee gardens shift into full gear. The state’s last spring frost typically falls between March 31 and April 12 in the Nashville…
What to Plant in Tennessee in March
Direct-sow only what shrugs off a hard freeze: spinach, kale, lettuce, peas, radishes, and onion sets go in now.