This is the main reading room: North Central Texas planting guides, practical vegetable-growing help, soil and bed care, seasonal gardening, and plant profiles.
Start Here
First Vegetable GardenA practical beginner guide for North Texas.
12-Month Planting CalendarWhat to plant from January through December.
Garden ResourcesPlanner, printable journal, and reference tools.
Soil & Beds
North Texas Clay SoilCompost, timing, drainage, and soil testing.
Raised Bed GardeningBed size, soil, irrigation, and maintenance.
Composting BasicsGreens, browns, moisture, airflow, and troubleshooting.
Growing Guides
Bush & Pole BeansFrom seed through harvest.
Spring Garden NotesBeans, peas, squash, tomatoes, melons, and more.
Indoor Vegetable GardeningWhat actually works under grow lights.
Weather & Seasonal Care
Frost ProtectionHow covers and soil heat actually help.
Winterize Empty BedsClean, compost, cover, and protect the soil.
October PlantingThe current fall-garden guide.
Plant Profiles
Aphrodite Rose of SharonSun, soil, watering, pruning, and pollinator value.
Ginkgo BilobaPlanting and care for the maidenhair tree.
Starting 720 SeedlingsLessons from the original backyard nursery season.