Dive into October gardening in Central Texas with our latest guide! Discover the best vegetables, herbs, and companion plants to sow this month, and get insider tips on tasks to optimize your garden's potential. From nurturing broccoli and fava beans to anticipating a salad season, Central Texas gardeners are in for a fruitful fall.

Stick around and we'll spill the beans on the fastest-growing veggies for your fall garden right here in Central Texas. Believe it or not, some are ready to munch on in just 30 days! And if you're impatient (who isn't?), there are options you can harvest early and they'll still taste awesome. Whether you wanna go old school and start from seeds, or cheat a little and buy seedlings, we've got you covered. Plus, we're throwing in some pro tips to make your plants grow even faster and keep that garden going longer. So don't let the chill in the air kill your gardening vibe; we've got your back!

Most North Americans have laid their garden to rest come December, but in Central Texas spring garden prep is in full swing, and in most cases, we are still able to transplant and direct sow even more garden veggies. Did someone say ‘salad’?!

Growing arugula in Central Texas is one of the most rewarding experiences in the garden. Even though it’s listed as a cool season vegetable, you can successfully grow this leafy green almost year-round in zone 8b. Discover how this cool season vegetable is a rock star in Texas gardens and kitchens.

Learn the practical uses of cinnamon for plant health. Keeping a large bottle on hand is much cheaper than many of the fungicides on the market. Explore the benefits of cinnamon in the garden!

Fall is one of the best times to plant perennials, shrubs, trees and vines but what about vegetables? Surprisingly, even with a short, final warm season, you can successfully grow a productive Fall garden in Austin, Texas with a little preparation- think of it as a mini-spring season.