October Preview
Description
October is a major turning point for North Texas gardeners. If you have felt frustrated by September’s heat and dry spells, this is when the garden finally starts to bounce back. In this episode, I walk you through exactly what you should be doing right now to set your garden up for success, both this fall and into the spring.
We’ll cover:
Why October matters so much in North Texas and what you need to do to take advantage of it.
The specific vegetables, herbs, flowers, and perennials to plant this month.
How to time your plantings so you do not miss your window with brassicas, garlic, or fall flowers.
Simple soil prep and compost strategies, plus fall lawn care.
Which perennials and annuals are worth planting now and which to hold off on.
If you need a reason to get back in the garden, this episode will give you a clear, practical plan for October. My goal is to help you avoid the most common mistakes and make gardening a little easier.
Episode Timestamps
00:00 – Welcome and what to expect
00:33 – Why October is important for North Texas gardeners
03:43 – Understanding our two growing seasons
05:17 – What to plant right now: vegetables, garlic, and direct-sown crops
07:36 – Cool-season herbs and how to grow them
09:29 – Lettuce, annual flowers, and indoor seed starting
10:28 – Planting hardy annuals and transplanting tips
10:57 – The best time to plant perennials
12:21 – Annual flowers to plant now and what to wait on
13:21 – Maintenance tasks: fertilizing, compost, soil prep
14:51 – Building soil health and composting
16:22 – The 2026 North Texas Garden Planner and free printable
17:52 – Closing thoughts and encouragement
Resources Mentioned
Free One-Page Fall Planting Plan
Download your printable plan for what to plant and when, perfect for posting in your gardening space.The 2026 North Texas Garden Planner
Bigger, brighter, spiral-bound, and packed with new tools: sample layouts, color-coded months, a twelve-month succession plan, and more. Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss the launch and your chance at a free gift with purchase!The Dallas Garden School
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