What to Plant Now: March 18-24
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We are about to pass the first quarter and the moon is now waxing gibbous going into a full moon. Now is also a time to seed-in plants that fruit and seed like beans, corn, melons, and squash. You can still transplant tomatoes, eggplants, tomatillos, and peppers. It is still a good time to plant nut and fruit trees including citrus, and berry bushes and grape vines. It’s always best to try to transplant and seed-in with the coming rains. Which is coming up next week.  Many of the varieties of seeds are associated with the three sisters or #milpa agriculture system from Oaxaca, Mexico.&nb ..read more
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What to Plant Now: Mar 11-17
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We just passed the New Moon phase and are now approaching the First Quarter and are in Waxing Crescent. It’s a good time to plant leafy greens, cereal grains, and herbs that do well in heat. During the waxing of the moon (the period extending from the day the moon is new to the day it reaches its fullest point), the moon pulls moisture upwards. Seeds do well during this time because moi sture is available at the surface of the soil. It’s always best to try to transplant and seed-in with the coming rains. Keep dancing for the rain that is in the forecast. This is the last chance to put in tran ..read more
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What to Plant Now: Feb 25-Mar 3
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We thankfully didn't feel the full snow moon again this year, but there's always a possibility of a last frost of the season, so take precaution. The explanation behind February’s full Moon name is a fairly straightforward one: it’s known as the Snow Moon due to the typically heavy snowfall that occurs in February. On average, February is the United States’ snowiest month, according to data from the National Weather Service. In the 1760s, Captain Jonathan Carver, who had visited with the Naudowessie (Dakota), wrote that the name used for this period was the Snow Moon, “because more snow ..read more
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What to Plant Now: Feb 17 - 23
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We are about to pass the first quarter and the moon is now waxing gibbous going into a full moon. Now is also a time to seed-in peas, fava beans, and also plant transplants of strawberries, nut trees, fruit trees and berry bushes. Avoid planting tropical fruit trees and citrus until after the last frost. This is also a reminder to prune and trim your fruit trees while they are dormant. After February, plants start to bud and it will be too late. It’s always best to try to transplant and seed-in with the coming rains. SEED INDOORS Eggplant Peppers  Tomatoes If you have already started ..read more
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What to Plant Now: Feb 10-16
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As we are approaching the First Quarter and are in Waxing Crescent, it’s a good time to plant leafy greens especially with the upcoming rains. We recommend you start some seeds indoors if you have a plant light set-up. If you already have seeds planted, they can handle a freeze, but hold off on transplants until the freezing temps have passed.  Here is a list of leafy green plants that are recommended for transplanting or direct seeding. During the waxing of the moon (the period extending from the day the moon is new to the day it reaches its fullest point), the moon pulls moisture upwa ..read more
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What to Plant Now: Jan 26 - Feb 3
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We just passed January’s full Moon also known as the Wolf Moon because wolves were more likely to be heard howling at this time. We are now going into a waning period of the Moon—from the day after it is full to the day before it is new again. As the moonlight decreases night by night, plants are encouraged to grow roots, tubers, and bulbs.  SEED-IN Beets Carrots Radish Rutabaga Turnips Parsnips Potatoes (Irish) TRANSPLANT Leeks Onions (bulb and multiplying) For more ideas on Ornamentals, Perennials, and Herbs, visit the Central Texas Gardener and The Natural Gardener lists online. D ..read more
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What to Plant Now: Jan 19-24
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We just passed the first quarter and the moon is now waxing gibbous going into a full moon. Now is also a time to seed-in peas, fava beans, and also plant transplants of strawberries, nut trees, fruit trees and berry bushes. Avoid planting tropical fruit trees and citrus until after the last frost. This is also a reminder to prune and trim your fruit trees while they are dormant. After February, plants start to bud and it will be too late. It’s always best to try to transplant and seed-in with the coming rains. SEED INDOORS Eggplant Peppers  Tomatoes DIRECT SEED OUTDOORS Peas: Snow ..read more
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What to Plant Now: Jan 12-18
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As we are approaching the First Quarter and are in Waxing Crescent, it’s a good time to plant leafy greens especially with the upcoming rains. We recommend you start some seeds indoors if you have a plant light set-up. If you already have seeds planted, they can handle a freeze, but hold off on transplants until the freezing temps have passed.  Here is a list of leafy green plants that are recommended for transplanting or direct seeding. During the waxing of the moon (the period extending from the day the moon is new to the day it reaches its fullest point), the moon pulls moisture upwa ..read more
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What to Plant Now: Dec 26 - Jan3
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We just passed the Cold Moon or Long Night Moon. This is the first full Moon after the winter solstice, and it falls right during Christmas this year! This Moon occurs when winter cold fastens its grip. We are now going into a waning period of the Moon—from the day after it is full to the day before it is new again. As the moonlight decreases night by night, plants are encouraged to grow roots, tubers, and bulbs. It’s always best to try to plant with the coming rains which are in the forecast.  ​DIRECT SEED OUTDOORS Bulbing Onions Radishes Turnips SEED INDOORS/TRANSPLANT Leeks Chiv ..read more
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What to Plant Now: December 13-19
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We just passed the New Moon phase and are now approaching the First Quarter and are in Waxing Crescent. During the waxing of the moon (the period extending from the day the moon is new to the day it reaches its fullest point), the moon pulls moisture upwards. Seeds do well during this time because moisture is available at the surface of the soil.  TRANSPLANT Asparagus DIRECT SEED OUTDOORS  Arugula Spinach MORE IDEAS For more ideas on Ornamentals, Perennials, and Herbs, visit the Central Texas Gardener and The Natural Gardener lists online. Download the Texas A&M Extension ..read more
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