In honor of the approaching Earth Day (Monday, April 22 if you’re curious), we’d like to touch on the beauty of growing your own veggies, fruits and herbs. If you’re at all like me, the idea has always sounded appealing, but I have yet to actually jump in and take a stab at it. I think mainly because I just plain haven’t made the effort to learn anything about it!  So, now — a chance to get informed. Not sure what to plant?  The county and the all-knowing internet has made finding this out pretty easy for us, providing calendars of ‘what to plant when’ online.

So what’s on the list for planting in April in Travis County?

Between April 1 & April 15, plant:

• Lima Beans
• Snap Beans
• Beets
• Cantaloupe
• Chard
• Sweet Corn
• Cucumbers
• Eggplant
• Okra
• Black-eye Peas
• Pepper Plants
• Pumpkin
• Radishes
• New Zealand Spinach
• Summer Squash
• Sweet Potatoes
• Tomato Plants
• Watermelon

Between April 15 & April 30, plant:

• Lima Beans
• Snap Beans
• Beets
• Chard
• Okra
• Black-eye Peas
• Pepper Plants
• New Zealand Spinach
• Summer Squash
• Sweet Potatoes

For a full list and endless additional resources for gardening in Travis County, visit http://www.co.travis.tx.us/agext/garden/veggies/planting/aprjun.asp

Not in Travis County? Check out your county’s .gov website for resources specific to your region.

Go ahead, give it a go — and let us know how it turns out for you.  Happy planting, and happy early Earth Day!

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