October 7, 2026
Fall Planting and My First Look at Kirigami Ornamental Oregano
A morning in Helen's flower garden introduced me to Kirigami ornamental oregano. Here's why fall is such a good time to plant in warm Southern climates.
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Posts from October
Every October post, across years.
October 4, 2026
Growing lettuce in zone 7a in fall
Fall romaine grows fast once the heat backs off. Mine is already headed toward crunchy, sweet Caesar salad territory.
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October 2, 2026
Winter squash planting guide for the South
My winter squash got almost no attention during a hot, dry summer and still gave us a bumper crop. Sometimes the garden really does carry itself.
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