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Useful writing on growing food, preserving it, sharing it, and keeping more life local.
6/7/2026
Most gardeners think planting season ends in June. It does not. The best vegetable garden of the year starts in July, and here is exactly what to sow and when.
5/25/2026
By early June, the soil has warmed up enough for your best summer crops. This guide covers what to plant in June for a Zone 7a garden, from okra and sweet corn to beans, cucumbers, and sweet potatoes, with timing, spacing, and variety tips.
5/24/2026
Stop getting 20 cucumbers all at once and then nothing. Learn the simple scheduling technique that gives you a continuous harvest all season long.
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...