October 7, 2026
Fall Planting and My First Look at Kirigami Ornamental Oregano
A morning in Helen's flower garden introduced me to Kirigami ornamental oregano. Here's why fall is such a good time to plant in warm Southern climates.
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Posts about Lettuce
October 4, 2026
Growing lettuce in zone 7a in fall
Fall romaine grows fast once the heat backs off. Mine is already headed toward crunchy, sweet Caesar salad territory.
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September 6, 2026
Direct Sowing Cool Season Seeds in Late Summer
Fall planting can start long before fall weather arrives. Shade cloth, drip irrigation, and careful timing give cool-season seeds a fighting chance in hot soil.
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September 3, 2026
A Kitchen Garden Lunch and Learn
Our monthly library Lunch and Learn brings local kitchen gardeners together to talk planting dates, clay soil, seasonal crops, and what actually works here.
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August 31, 2026
Romaine lettuce shows what indoor germination can do
Two romaine seedlings, two starts, and a big difference in size. The indoor-germinated plant got a serious head start.
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July 29, 2026
Keeping Lettuce Alive Through a Southern July
Shade cloth, mulch, and drip irrigation keep romaine and oakleaf lettuce going through southern summer heat, at least for a while.
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