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

When densely planted veggies like carrots, lettuce, and turnips start to grow quickly, it’s time to thin them. Here’s the why and how, plus encouragement to see the process as part of your harvesting habit.

I’ve been sneaking out to the garden in my pajamas to snip arugula for breakfast—and honestly, I don’t think I’ve ever eaten this well in March and April. Here’s what I’m making on repeat (and why simpler is better this time of year).

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

Can you plant tomatoes in early April? Technically, yes—but in Middle Tennessee, it’s usually better to wait. Even when the weather feels warm, soil temperatures may still be too cool, and we’re often not fully past the risk of frost. Early planting can lead to slow growth and stressed plants, while tomatoes planted just a couple weeks later often catch up quickly and perform better. Plus, your spring garden is still producing—why rush it out? If you’re feeling eager, you’re not alone. But a little patience now can lead to stronger plants and a more abundant harvest later.

Spring greens aren’t just a seasonal trend—they’re some of the most nutrient-dense foods we eat all year.

And right now, they’re growing in your garden.

Here’s why your body is craving them—and how to harvest, eat, and store them in a way that actually preserves their benefits.

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

Behind the traffic on Woodmont Boulevard sits a backyard designed for wandering. What began as a long, narrow lawn is now a family landscape filled with garden beds, winding paths, a fire circle, and a tiny A-frame hideaway at the edge of the woods. Step inside and explore a garden built for curiosity, play, and the kind of childhood memories that stick.

Spring has been teasing us with warm afternoons, but winter has one more surprise in store. With temperatures forecast to dip to 22°F, blueberry blossoms across Middle Tennessee may need a little help. Before the cold arrives, take a few minutes to check your plants and cover them if needed — it could mean the difference between a light harvest and bowls of sweet berries this summer.

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

“I can’t grow cilantro.” “It’s too early to plant.” We hear it every spring in Middle Tennessee. But what if the problem isn’t your skill — it’s your timing? Cool season gardening has its own rhythm, and March is prime time for peas, greens, radishes, and even flowers. Yes, there’s a little risk. But planting slightly early and covering a frosty night beats waiting too long and watching everything bolt before you can harvest. Once you understand cool season growing, everything shifts. Spring isn’t something you wait for. It’s something you strut into — confident, curious, and ahead of the curve.

Some clues to help you determine if there is hope for your brown dead-looking plants.

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

After January’s ice storm and this week’s seventy-degree afternoons, Middle Tennessee gardens are officially waking up. Before spring planting begins, now’s the perfect time to refresh your raised bed soil so it’s ready for another busy growing season. In this week’s blog, we walk through simple spring soil prep steps that set your garden up for success — and bigger harvests — all season long.

Learn how to plan a cut flower garden that keeps your home stocked with fresh bouquets all season long. In this guide, we break down how to grow a balanced mix of focal flowers, spiky accents, airy fillers, whimsical textures, and fragrant foliage. Whether you love zinnias and sunflowers or prefer a softer color palette, you’ll discover how to design a flower garden that makes arranging effortless—from your garden to the vase.

This week’s ice storm was devastating for Middle Tennessee’s trees, but our winter vegetable gardens tell a quieter story. Cool-season crops and perennial herbs are built for cold, rest, and return. Read on to learn what’s happening to our plants as they sit in the ice and snow this week.

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

As we’ve shared garden goals from Abi and Sarah, a bigger picture has started to emerge. Across our team and our clients, the themes feel both practical and deeply human: starting earlier, planting with more intention, growing vertically instead of fighting nature, and making room for more flowers—whether that’s better-labeled dahlias or blooms woven right into the veggie beds. We’re hearing a shared desire to use what we grow, to learn by doing, to gain confidence and independence, and to let the garden be a place of connection—with partners, kids, and the rhythms of the seasons. It’s a reminder that gardeners are never bored… there’s always something new to try, together.

Whereas some love to follow systems in the garden, I’ve never been a checklist girl. Why do I garden? For the gatherings, the neighbors, the gumbo parties, the BLTs, the pesto weekends when everyone ends up around the kitchen island. My garden isn’t a system to master, but a source of abundance and inspiration that makes it easy to connect over food.

What to plant, harvest, tend, and plan in the January garden.