Get your "to do list" based on the the area you live.

Information and to do lists are organized by the plant hardiness zones across Canada, United States, and Europe. If you do not know what planting zone you live in check the chart for the country you live in.

Planting zones in Canada
Planting zones in the USA
Planting zones in Europe

ZONES 1-3

• Harvest, harvest, harvest.
• Harvest your herbs just before they flower for best flavor.
• Harvest produce in the morning, then clean and store as quickly a possible to retain nutrients and flavor.
• Harvest beans and peas regularly to encourage continued pod growth.
• Water and weed garden beds and containers as needed. Check out my watering tips
• Start new fall crops in trays in your greenhouse or cold frame and set out plants that were planted last month.

ZONES 4-5

• Harvest, harvest, harvest.
• Harvest your herbs just before they flower for best flavor.
• Harvest produce in the morning, then clean and store as quickly a possible to retain nutrients and flavor.
• Harvest beans and peas regularly to encourage continued pod growth.
• Water and weed garden beds and containers as needed. Check out my watering tips
• Mulch to conserve moisture
• Start new fall crops in trays in your greenhouse or cold frame and set out plants that were planted last month.

ZONES 6-7

• Harvest, harvest, harvest.
• Harvest your herbs just before they flower for best flavor.
• Harvest produce in the morning, then clean and store as quickly a possible to retain nutrients and flavor.
• Harvest beans and peas regularly to encourage continued pod growth.
• Water and weed garden beds and containers as needed. Check out my watering tips
• Mulch to conserve moisture
• Use floating row covers to protect plants from the heat of the sun.
• Start new fall crops in trays in your greenhouse or cold frame and set out plants that were planted last month.

ZONES 8-10

• Harvest, harvest, harvest.
• Harvest your herbs just before they flower for best flavor.
• Harvest produce in the morning, then clean and store as quickly a possible to retain nutrients and flavor.
• Harvest beans and peas regularly to encourage continued pod growth.
• Water and weed garden beds and containers as needed. Check out my watering tips
• Mulch to conserve moisture
• Use floating row covers to protect plants from the heat of the sun.
• Start new fall crops in trays in your greenhouse or cold frame and set out plants that were planted last month.

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GARDEN PLAN BOOKS

Now is the time to start planning your vegetable garden for the next growing season. I have several helpful garden design books to assist you in planting a vegetable garden.