What to plant, harvest, and tend in your Mid-September garden.

What to plant, harvest, and tend in your early September garden.

Mid-August in Middle Tennessee is the perfect time to savor the summer harvest, refresh your garden, and gear up for fall planting. From picking peak-season produce to tackling pests and planning for cooler weather crops, this to-do list will keep your garden thriving through the late-summer heat.

What to plant, harvest, and tend in your early August garden.

What to plant, harvest, and tend in your Late-July garden.

What to plant, harvest, and tend in your early July garden.

What to plant, harvest, and tend in your late June garden.

In the past few weeks, several clients have frantically asked me: “Is it too late to plant my summer garden?” And the answer is... kind of, but not really.

Here in Middle Tennessee, the gardening calendar isn’t a rigid start-stop affair. Spring blurs into summer, which blurs into fall, and even winter occasionally tosses us a 70-degree bone. So, is it too late for tomatoes? Maybe. Too late for cucumbers or a second round of beans? Definitely not.

This guide breaks it all down month-by-month—from March to November—so you know what’s realistic, what’s wishful, and what’s a lost cause. Spoiler alert: the window is wider than you think, and your garden can still thrive.

👉 If you’ve ever felt behind, this one's for you. Let’s plant something, shall we?

What to harvest, plant, and tend in your early June garden.

What to plant, tend, and harvest at the end of May.

What to plant, harvest, tend, and plan in the Mid-May garden for Middle Tennessee.

Want to try growing something new in the summer garden? Here are our recommendations for delicious, fun, and easy-to-grow summer veggies that are just a bit outside the norm. From unique peppers and varieties of basil to ginger and a sweet snack, these are our favorites for those who are up for a garden adventure this year.

What to plant, harvest, tend, and plan in the early May garden for Middle Tennessee.

What to plant, harvest, tend, and plan in the late April garden for Middle Tennessee.

What to plant, harvest, tend, and plan in the early April garden for Middle Tennessee.

What to plant, harvest, tend, and plan in the late March garden for Middle Tennessee.

What to plant, harvest, tend, and plan in the March garden for Middle Tennessee.

What to plant, harvest, tend, and plan in the February garden for Middle Tennessee.

Step-by-step guide to planning your veggie garden at the beginning of the season. Ask yourself “Why? What? How Much? When? and Where?” to create a plan that works for your goals and particular growing conditions.