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Useful writing on growing food, preserving it, sharing it, and keeping more life local.
4/26/2026
## Why You Need a Garden Calendar Planning your garden by month instead of by instinct is the difference between a garden that works and one that feels like chaos. A calendar tells you what to plant,...
4/26/2026
## Understanding Your Growing Season In Zone 7a, the growing season runs from about April 15 to October 15 — roughly 180 days. But within those 180 days, there are two distinct growing seasons: **Sp...
4/23/2026
Mid-April in Zone 7a is the window that defines your whole garden year. This guide walks you through what to plant this month, what to plan for the months ahead, and how to connect your garden to the seasons and your neighbors.