Planting Guides

Plant garlic at the right moment, not the first cold morning.

Timing makes stronger bulbs, healthier plants, and fewer problems next spring.

Planting garlic cloves in an autumn garden

Good things grow
in good time.

Right now in the garden — September

Week 1

Sow cool-season greens

Plant lettuce, kale and spinach for dependable fall harvests.

Week 2

Tidy and prep beds

Clear spent plants, add compost, and get beds ready for fall planting.

Week 3

Plant garlic and onions

Get cloves and sets in the ground before consistent cold weather.

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